"Intervention only works when the people concerned seem to be keen for peace."
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"One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible."
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"Of course we desire education and we think it is a good thing, but you don't have to have education in order to know that you want certain fundamental rights, you have got aspirations, you have got acclaims. It has nothing to do with education whatsoever."
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"The time has come to accept in our hearts and minds that with freedom comes responsibility."
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"It's not our weaknesses that frighten us. It's our strengths."
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"I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment."
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"If you make one gift this year, make it the gift of knowledge."
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"The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken."
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"Video screenshot Facts and figures from Nelson Mandela's life, set to the trailer from 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.' "Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.""
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"The USA is a threat to world peace. Who are they to pretend that they are the policemen of the world, the ones that should decide for the people of Iraq what should be done with their government and their leadership. All that [the USA] wants is Iraqi oil. [Blair is] simply the foreign minister of the United States. He is no longer prime minister of Britain."
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"If there is one thing in this planet that has the power to bind people it is soccer."
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"I would like it to be said: here lies a man who has done his duty on earth"
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"I made a mistake by being ejected from the presidency. Next time, I will choose a Cabinet which will allow me to be life President."
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"Today we are a nation at peace with itself, united in our diversity, not only proclaiming but living out the contention that South Africa belongs to all who live in it. We take our place amongst the nations of the world, confident and proud in being an African country."
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"All that (Mr. Bush) wants is Iraqi oil."
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"It is our duty to give support to the brother leader ... especially in regards to the sanctions which are not hitting just him, they are hitting the ordinary masses of the people ... our African brothers and sisters."
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"Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor."
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"Millions of people in the world's poorest countries remain enslaved by the chains of poverty. It is time to set them free."
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"The time comes in the life of any nation when there remains only two choices - submit or fight."
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"It is my greatest wish that the Children’s Fund should continue to be a beacon of hope and light."
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