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Here is now a pretty stern discussion. We have not only members of government and the international organizations, we have also civil society. And the tone of these discussions is very open and very frank. | here is now a pretty stern discussion we have not. only members of government and the international organizations we have also civil society and the tone of these discussions is, very open and very | Here is now a pretty stern discussion We have not only members. of government and. the international organizations we; have also. civil society And the tone of these discussions is very open and very, | here is now a pretty stern discussion. we have not only members of government and the international organizations, we have also civil society. and the tone of these discussions is very open and very frank. |
We have interactive discussions, and we are hearing that they are improving the rate of success on certain sectors. So it's moving ahead in some areas, it's going backwards in others. | we have interactive discussions, and we are hearing that they are improving the rate of success on certain sectors so, it's moving ahead in some areas it's going backwards in | We have, interactive. discussions and we are hearing that they are, improving the rate of success on certain sectors, So it's moving ahead. in some, areas it's going. backwards in | we have interactive discussions, and we are hearing that they are improving the rate of success on certain sectors. so it's moving ahead in some areas, it's going backwards in others. |
Let's get some callers in on the conversation, 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org. What should the world leaders get done this week here in New York? We'll go to Scott(ph), Scott with us from Greenville, South Carolina. | let's get some. callers in. on. the conversation 800-989-8255. email us talk@npr.org what should the world leaders get done this week here in new york? we'll, go to scott(ph), scott, with us from greenville. south. | Let's get some, callers in on the conversation 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org What should the world leaders get done this week here in New York? We'll go to Scott(ph), Scott with us from Greenville South | let's get some callers in on the conversation, 800-989-8255. email us, talk@npr.org. what should the world leaders get done this week here in new york? we'll go to scott(ph), scott with us from greenville, south carolina. |
Gentlemen, good afternoon. | gentlemen good | Gentlemen good | gentlemen, good afternoon. |
Good afternoon. | good | Good. | good afternoon. |
The topic I would propose would be piracy - internationally, around the world. It's expensive, lives are risked and it destabilizes the governments in areas where it takes place, especially Somalia. | the topic i would propose would be piracy - internationally around the world it's expensive lives are risked and; it destabilizes, the governments. in areas where it takes, place especially | The topic I would propose would be piracy - internationally around the world. It's, expensive lives are risked and it destabilizes. the governments in areas where it takes place especially; | the topic i would propose would be piracy - internationally, around the world. it's expensive, lives are risked and it destabilizes the governments in areas where it takes place, especially somalia. |
And it's an important issue. Jan Eliasson, would you expect that anything could get accomplished at a meeting like the U.N. General Debate on such an issue? | and it's an important; issue, jan eliasson would you expect that anything could get accomplished at a meeting like the u.n general debate on such an | And it's an important, issue Jan Eliasson. would you expect that anything, could get accomplished at a meeting like the U.N General Debate on such an | and it's an important issue. jan eliasson, would you expect that anything could get accomplished at a meeting like the u.n. general debate on such an issue? |
This piracy situation is an example of how difficult it is to divorce ourselves from what goes on in the rest of the world. Somalia is called a so-called failed state. But in this failed state, so-called failed state, is the best organized piracy operation in the world, which affects the shipping and insurance rates. | this piracy situation is an example of how difficult it is to divorce ourselves from what goes, on in the rest; of the world, somalia is. called a so-called failed state but in this failed state so-called failed state is the best organized piracy operation in the, world which affects the shipping and insurance | This piracy situation is an example of how. difficult it, is, to divorce ourselves from what goes on in the rest of the world Somalia is called a so-called failed state But in this failed; state so-called failed state is the best organized piracy operation in the world which affects the shipping, and insurance | this piracy situation is an example of how difficult it is to divorce ourselves from what goes on in the rest of the world. somalia is called a so-called failed state. but in this failed state, so-called failed state, is the best organized piracy operation in the world, which affects the shipping and insurance rates. |
This is a problem that has been dealt with both by law-and-order actions, and you have navy units from all over the world, practically, to deal with this. | this is a problem that has been dealt with both by law-and-order actions and you have navy units from all over. the world practically to deal with | This is a problem that has been dealt with, both by law-and-order actions and you have navy units from all over the world practically to deal with | this is a problem that has been dealt with both by law-and-order actions, and you have navy units from all over the world, practically, to deal with this. |
But I also want to point at something that I heard from my friends from Africa, and that is that there's been tremendous amount of fishing in that area so that in the villages, there's no economic basis to carry on fishing, and young people are taking to this illegal action, of course. | but i. also want to point at something that i heard from my friends; from africa and that is that there's been tremendous amount of fishing in that. area so that in the villages there's no economic basis to carry on fishing and, young people are, taking to this illegal action of | But I also want to point. at something that I heard from my friends from; Africa and that is that, there's been tremendous amount of fishing in that area so that in the villages there's no economic basis to carry on fishing and young people are taking to this illegal action of | but i also want to point at something that i heard from my friends from africa, and that is that there's been tremendous amount of fishing in that area so that in the villages, there's no economic basis to carry on fishing, and young people are taking to this illegal action, of course. |
And then secondly, there were also lots of chemical waste thrown at the borders, at the beaches of Somalia when this complete disruption took place during the civil war. | and then secondly there were. also lots of chemical waste thrown at the borders at, the beaches of somalia when this complete disruption. took place during the civil | And then secondly there were also lots of chemical, waste thrown at the borders at the beaches of Somalia when this complete disruption took place during, the civil | and then secondly, there were also lots of chemical waste thrown at the borders, at the beaches of somalia when this complete disruption took place during the civil war. |
So this matter comes up indirectly. It's a failed state, but it's also proof that we have to realize that we are together in this world. | so this matter comes up indirectly it's a failed state but it's also, proof that we, have to realize that we are together in this | So. this. matter comes, up, indirectly It's a failed state but it's also proof that we have to realize that we are together in this | so this matter comes up indirectly. it's a failed state, but it's also proof that we have to realize that we are together in this world. |
One of the difficulties in pursuing piracy has been the lack of a agreed legal system to attack it. Is the United Nations an appropriate institution to say we need to revise our laws on piracy, international crime? | one of the. difficulties in pursuing piracy has been the lack of a agreed legal system to attack it is the united nations an appropriate institution to say we need to revise our laws on piracy international | One of the difficulties in pursuing piracy has been the lack of. a agreed legal system to attack it Is the United Nations. an appropriate institution to say we need to; revise our laws on piracy international | one of the difficulties in pursuing piracy has been the lack of a agreed legal system to attack it. is the united nations an appropriate institution to say we need to revise our laws on piracy, international crime? |
I think so. This is a typical example of today's problems that is not fully dealt with. And I think there are discussions going on, how we should deal with the piracy operations. I'm not really informed about the details, but it's going on. | i think so this is a typical example of today's problems that is not fully dealt with and, i think there are discussions going on how we should deal with the piracy operations. i'm not really informed about the details but it's going | I think so This is a typical example of; today's problems that is not fully dealt with And I think there are discussions going on how we should deal with the piracy, operations I'm, not really informed about the details but it's going | i think so. this is a typical example of today's problems that is not fully dealt with. and i think there are discussions going on, how we should deal with the piracy operations. i'm not really informed about the details, but it's going on. |
All right, Scott, thanks very much for the phone call, appreciate it. | all right scott thanks very much for the. phone call appreciate | All right Scott thanks very much for the, phone call appreciate | all right, scott, thanks very much for the phone call, appreciate it. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Bye-bye. Let's see if we can go next to - this is Troy(ph), Troy with us from Iowa City. | bye-bye let's see if we can go next to - this is troy(ph), troy with us from iowa | Bye-bye Let's see if we can go next to - this is, Troy(ph), Troy with us from Iowa | bye-bye. let's see if we can go next to - this is troy(ph), troy with us from iowa city. |
After the emotion, the spending, the euphoria and, in some cases, the devastation of the last election, Congress is back at work this week. That includes the lawmakers who were defeated. | after the emotion the spending the euphoria. and in; some cases the devastation of the last election congress is back at work this week that includes the lawmakers who were, | After the emotion the spending. the euphoria and in some cases the devastation. of the last election, Congress is back at work this week That includes the lawmakers who were | after the emotion, the spending, the euphoria and, in some cases, the devastation of the last election, congress is back at work this week. that includes the lawmakers who were defeated. |
Yes, I would like them to address the fraud that is being done with billions of dollars that the U.N. has just - unfortunately can't account for. And why should the United States citizen pay the U.N. money when the U.N. ambassadors can't even pay their parking tickets to New York? | yes i would like them to address the fraud that is; being done with billions of dollars that the u.n has just - unfortunately can't account for and why, should the united states citizen pay the. u.n money when the u.n ambassadors can't, even pay, their parking tickets to new | Yes I would like them to address the, fraud that is being done with billions. of dollars that the U.N has just - unfortunately can't account for And why should the United States citizen pay the U.N money when the. U.N ambassadors can't even pay their parking tickets to New | yes, i would like them to address the fraud that is being done with billions of dollars that the u.n. has just - unfortunately can't account for. and why should the united states citizen pay the u.n. money when the u.n. ambassadors can't even pay their parking tickets to new york? |
Well, fraud is - we've had the example of the U.N. Food for Fuel Program in Iraq that was found to be, and I think other people complained about the amount of bureaucracy at the United Nations. And Ambassador Eliasson, do you think that this is something that can be dealt with at this meeting? It's something that the U... | well fraud is - we've had the example of the, u.n food for fuel program in iraq, that was found to be and i think other people complained about the amount of. bureaucracy at the united nations and ambassador eliasson do you think that. this is something that can be dealt with at this meeting? it's something that the un... | Well fraud is - we've had the example of the U.N, Food for Fuel Program in Iraq that. was found to be. and I think other people complained about the amount of bureaucracy at the United Nations And Ambassador Eliasson do you think that this is something that can be dealt with at this meeting? It's, something that the. U... | well, fraud is - we've had the example of the u.n. food for fuel program in iraq that was found to be, and i think other people complained about the amount of bureaucracy at the united nations. and ambassador eliasson, do you think that this is something that can be dealt with at this meeting? it's something that the u... |
Well, I understand this concern, and of course, the organization is definitely not perfect. I have served this organization also myself and have seen the bureaucracy. | well i, understand this concern and of course the. organization is definitely. not perfect i have served this, organization, also. myself and have seen the | Well I understand this concern and, of course the organization is definitely not. perfect I have served this organization also myself and have seen the | well, i understand this concern, and of course, the organization is definitely not perfect. i have served this organization also myself and have seen the bureaucracy. |
But I think if you look at the larger perspective, there is so much of value that is done by this organization. I was responsible for emergency operations all over the world back in the '90s, and I can tell you that people are working day and night and to the sacrifice of their lives to help people who are struck by ci... | but i, think, if. you look, at the larger perspective there is so much of value that, is done by this organization i was responsible for emergency operations all over the world back in the '90s and i can tell you that people are working day and night and to the sacrifice of their lives to help, people who are struck by... | But I think if, you look at the larger perspective there is so, much of value that is done, by this organization I was responsible for emergency operations all over the world back in the '90s and I, can tell you that people are. working. day, and night and to the sacrifice of their lives, to, help people. who are struc... | but i think if you look at the larger perspective, there is so much of value that is done by this organization. i was responsible for emergency operations all over the world back in the '90s, and i can tell you that people are working day and night and to the sacrifice of their lives to help people who are struck by ci... |
But I think it's important that also one of the greatest countries of the world realizes that it is important to find ways to cooperate together with other nations. Going it alone is not the right way to go. | but i think it's important that also one. of the greatest countries of the world realizes that it is important to find, ways to cooperate together with other nations going it alone is not the right way to | But. I think it's important that also one of the greatest countries of the world realizes that it is important to find ways to, cooperate together with other nations Going it alone is not the right way to | but i think it's important that also one of the greatest countries of the world realizes that it is important to find ways to cooperate together with other nations. going it alone is not the right way to go. |
And we will have difficulty working up a good cooperation among all nations, but it's the only one we have. And the United Nations is not the organization that reflects the world that we would like to see. It's the reflection of the world as it is. | and we will have. difficulty working up a good cooperation among, all nations but it's the only one we have and the, united nations is not the organization that reflects the world, that, we, would like to see it's the reflection of the world as it | And we. will have difficulty working up a good cooperation among; all. nations but it's the. only one we have And. the United Nations is not the organization, that reflects the world that we would like to see It's, the reflection of the world; as it | and we will have difficulty working up a good cooperation among all nations, but it's the only one we have. and the united nations is not the organization that reflects the world that we would like to see. it's the reflection of the world as it is. |
But I'm glad to see the new signs of interest from the American administration to deal with the United Nations as a partner. | but i'm glad to see the, new signs of interest from the, american administration to, deal with the united nations as a; | But I'm glad to see the new signs of interest from the. American administration, to deal with the United Nations as a | but i'm glad to see the new signs of interest from the american administration to deal with the united nations as a partner. |
And when you've been here in New York, based in New York at various times, did you pay your parking tickets? | and when you've been here in new york based in new york at various times did you pay your; parking | And when you've been here. in New. York based in New. York at various times did you pay your parking | and when you've been here in new york, based in new york at various times, did you pay your parking tickets? |
I did. Sweden always paid their tickets. So we rarely had parking tickets. I think, at least from my perspective, is an exaggerated issue. | i. did sweden always paid their tickets so we rarely had parking tickets i think at least from my perspective is an exaggerated | I. did Sweden always paid their, tickets So we rarely had parking tickets I think at, least from my perspective is an exaggerated | i did. sweden always paid their tickets. so we rarely had parking tickets. i think, at least from my perspective, is an exaggerated issue. |
We should try to see the positive values of having the world organization in the United States to show that there has to be cooperation among even the greatest and most powerful nations and the rest of the world, the 191 other countries. | we should try to see the positive values of having the; world organization in the united states to show that there has to be cooperation among; even the, greatest and most powerful nations and, the rest of the world the 191 other. | We should. try to, see the positive values of having the world organization in; the, United, States to show that there has, to be cooperation among even the greatest and most powerful nations and the, rest of the world, the 191 other | we should try to see the positive values of having the world organization in the united states to show that there has to be cooperation among even the greatest and most powerful nations and the rest of the world, the 191 other countries. |
Shakespeare used to say, said once that there's a world outside Verona. And I think we all have to realize that there is a world outside Verona. And in today's world, you can't simply take that away. It's a fact of life, whether we like it or not. | shakespeare used to say said once that. there's a world outside verona and i think we all have to realize that there is a world outside, verona and in. today's world you can't. simply take that away it's a fact of life. whether we like it or | Shakespeare used to say said once that there's a world outside. Verona And I think we all have to realize that there is a world outside Verona And in today's world you can't simply take that away It's a fact of life whether we like, it or | shakespeare used to say, said once that there's a world outside verona. and i think we all have to realize that there is a world outside verona. and in today's world, you can't simply take that away. it's a fact of life, whether we like it or not. |
Stuart's(ph) on the line from Baltimore. | stuart's(ph) on, the line from | Stuart's(ph) on the line from | stuart's(ph) on the line from baltimore. |
Yes, good afternoon. Great program, gentlemen. Do you think the United Nations could do a better job in communicating the fine work that it really does and communicate it in a way that the general public will appreciate the enormous amount of money that is spent but obviously the great work that is accomplished? | yes good afternoon great program gentlemen do you think the united nations could do a better job in. communicating the fine work that it. really, does and communicate it in a way that the general public will appreciate the enormous amount of money that, is spent but obviously the great work that is | Yes good afternoon Great program. gentlemen Do you think the United Nations, could, do a better job in communicating the fine work that it really does and communicate. it in a way that the general public will appreciate the enormous amount of. money that is spent but obviously the great work that is | yes, good afternoon. great program, gentlemen. do you think the united nations could do a better job in communicating the fine work that it really does and communicate it in a way that the general public will appreciate the enormous amount of money that is spent but obviously the great work that is accomplished? |
I was thinking of that when I was in the camps of Darfur. You know, two million people sitting in camps, population of six million, and I saw my colleagues from the U.N. working day and night. | i was thinking. of that when i, was in the camps of darfur you know. two million; people sitting in camps population of six. million and i saw my colleagues from the u.n working day and | I was thinking of that when I was. in the camps of Darfur You, know two million people sitting in camps population, of six million and I saw my colleagues. from the U.N working day; and | i was thinking of that when i was in the camps of darfur. you know, two million people sitting in camps, population of six million, and i saw my colleagues from the u.n. working day and night. |
And some of them were American, and I said to them: Why don't you go home and tell the story? It seems like they didn't want to brag. But there is so much going out there. While we are talking, kids are being vaccinated. Medicine is being distributed. Wells are being drilled. Lots of things are being done which are not... | and some of them were american and i said to them: why don't you go home and tell the story? it seems like they didn't want to brag but there is so much going out there while we are talking kids are being vaccinated, medicine is being distributed wells are being drilled lots; of things are being done which are not | And some, of them were American and I, said to them: Why don't; you go home and tell the, story? It seems like they didn't want to brag But there is so much, going out there While we. are talking kids are being vaccinated Medicine is being distributed Wells are being drilled Lots of, things are being done, which are no... | and some of them were american, and i said to them: why don't you go home and tell the story? it seems like they didn't want to brag. but there is so much going out there. while we are talking, kids are being vaccinated. medicine is being distributed. wells are being drilled. lots of things are being done which are not... |
So I really appreciate your question. It comes as a great relief to hear that type of question, and I wish we could see more of that. But we'd certainly have to improve this relation. I'm the first one to say that. I was negotiating reforms, and it was a very heavy exercise. | so i really; appreciate your. question it comes as a great relief to hear that type of question and, i wish we. could see more. of that but we'd certainly have to improve this relation i'm the first one to. say that i was negotiating reforms and it was a very heavy | So. I really appreciate your question It comes as a great. relief to hear that, type of question and I wish we could see more of that But we'd certainly have to improve this relation I'm the first one to say that I was negotiating reforms and it, was a very heavy | so i really appreciate your question. it comes as a great relief to hear that type of question, and i wish we could see more of that. but we'd certainly have to improve this relation. i'm the first one to say that. i was negotiating reforms, and it was a very heavy exercise. |
Stuart... | stuart... | ||
Keep up the good work, please. | keep. up the good work, | Keep up the good work | keep up the good work, please. |
I just wanted to ask you, Stuart, when you bring up this point at parties or at dinner with other people in Baltimore, how do they respond? | i just wanted to ask; you stuart when you bring up this point, at parties or at dinner with other people in baltimore how do they | I just wanted to. ask, you Stuart when, you bring up this point at parties or at dinner with other, people in Baltimore how do they | i just wanted to ask you, stuart, when you bring up this point at parties or at dinner with other people in baltimore, how do they respond? |
I think there's a serious lack of awareness of the depth and breadth of what it is being done, and often politics held visions of really the work that's done. I think the U.N. could do a much better job in connecting with grassroots support across the world, actually. But, anyway, that would be my plea. | i think there's a serious lack of awareness of the depth and breadth of what it is being done and often politics held visions of really the work that's done, i think the u.n, could do a much better job in connecting with grassroots support across the, world actually but, anyway that would be my | I think there's a serious lack of awareness of the depth. and breadth of what it, is being done and often politics held visions of really the, work that's done I think the U.N could do a much better job in connecting with grassroots support. across the, world actually But anyway that would be. my, | i think there's a serious lack of awareness of the depth and breadth of what it is being done, and often politics held visions of really the work that's done. i think the u.n. could do a much better job in connecting with grassroots support across the world, actually. but, anyway, that would be my plea. |
Okay. | okay. | ||
I would say that this is very interesting, and I would say something that might sound paradoxical. Maybe we have too high expectations on the U.N. We point at the U.N. up there in the air and expect the U.N. to solve all problems. But that is not going to be the case. We need, in this world, to have a sense of internat... | i would say that this, is very interesting. and i would; say something that might sound. paradoxical, maybe we have too high expectations on the u.n we point at the u.n. up there in the air and expect the u.n to solve all problems but that is not going to be the case we need in. this world to have a sense. of internati... | I would. say that this is very interesting and I would say something, that. might. sound paradoxical Maybe we have too high expectations on the U.N, We point at the. U.N up there in the air and expect. the U.N to solve all problems But that is not. going to be the case We need in this world to have a sense of internati... | i would say that this is very interesting, and i would say something that might sound paradoxical. maybe we have too high expectations on the u.n. we point at the u.n. up there in the air and expect the u.n. to solve all problems. but that is not going to be the case. we need, in this world, to have a sense of internat... |
Governments have a responsibility. The academic world has a responsibility. The NGO community has a responsibility. Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. These global problems are so huge that we simply have to take our part of the problem. And in that discussion, U.N. has one part, but all of us ha... | governments have a responsibility the academic, world has a responsibility the ngo community has a responsibility nobody can do everything but everybody can do something, these global; problems are so huge, that we simply have to. take our part of the problem and in that discussion u.n. has one part but all of us have ... | Governments, have a. responsibility The academic; world has a responsibility The NGO community has. a responsibility Nobody can do everything but everybody can, do something These. global problems are so huge that we simply have to take our part of the problem And, in that discussion U.N has, one part but all of, us ha... | governments have a responsibility. the academic world has a responsibility. the ngo community has a responsibility. nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. these global problems are so huge that we simply have to take our part of the problem. and in that discussion, u.n. has one part, but all of us ha... |
And of course, in communicating that message, the U.N. would have to be careful not to be seen to be propagandizing anybody, so... | and, of course in communicating that message the u.n would have to be careful not to be seen to be propagandizing anybody | And of course, in communicating; that message the U.N would. have to be careful not to be seen to be propagandizing anybody, | and of course, in communicating that message, the u.n. would have to be careful not to be seen to be propagandizing anybody, so... |
Exactly. | exactly. | ||
...that's the other side of the line. Stuart, thanks very much for the call. | ...that's the other side of the. line stuart thanks very much for the | ...that's the other, side of the line Stuart thanks very much for, the | ...that's the other side of the line. stuart, thanks very much for the call. |
It's a pleasure. Thank you. | it's a pleasure thank | It's a pleasure Thank | it's a pleasure. thank you. |
Bye-bye. Email from Joni(ph) in Saint Louis. I truly believe the main and first topic that needs to be addressed is the speed with which global warming is affecting each one of the nations that are gathered. Please have them tell me their country is doing great, and that there's no future danger for their citizens. I d... | bye-bye email from joni(ph) in saint louis i truly believe the main and first topic that, needs to be addressed is the speed with which global warming is affecting each one of the nations. that are gathered please have them, tell, me their, country is doing great and that there's no future danger for their citizens i d... | Bye-bye Email from Joni(ph) in Saint Louis I truly believe the, main and first topic. that needs to be addressed is the; speed with which global warming is affecting each one of the nations that are gathered Please have them tell me their country is doing great and that there's no, future danger for their citizens I do... | bye-bye. email from joni(ph) in saint louis. i truly believe the main and first topic that needs to be addressed is the speed with which global warming is affecting each one of the nations that are gathered. please have them tell me their country is doing great, and that there's no future danger for their citizens. i d... |
So the environment, you're dealing with it specifically on the issue of clean water, but that is affected by changing climates as well? | so the environment you're dealing with it specifically on the, issue of clean. water but that is affected by changing climates, as | So the environment you're dealing with it specifically on the, issue of clean water but that is affected, by changing climates as | so the environment, you're dealing with it specifically on the issue of clean water, but that is affected by changing climates as well? |
NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports on freshmen orientation. | npr's andrea seabrook reports; on freshmen | NPR's Andrea Seabrook; reports on freshmen | npr's andrea seabrook reports on freshmen orientation. |
Let's get Rick(ph) on the line, Rick with us from Shingletown, California. | let's get rick(ph) on the line rick with us from shingletown | Let's get Rick(ph) on the line Rick with us from Shingletown | let's get rick(ph) on the line, rick with us from shingletown, california. |
Yeah. I met the president of Maldives sometime ago. His island will be disappearing from the map in about 100 years. He's already making plans to move his population. We will have an enormous movement of people from the rise of the sea level. | yeah i met the. president of maldives sometime ago his island will be disappearing from the map in about 100 years he's already making plans. to move his population we will have an enormous movement of people from the rise. of the sea, | Yeah I, met the president of. Maldives sometime ago His island will, be disappearing from the map in about 100 years He's already making plans to move his population We will have an enormous movement of people from the rise of the sea | yeah. i met the president of maldives sometime ago. his island will be disappearing from the map in about 100 years. he's already making plans to move his population. we will have an enormous movement of people from the rise of the sea level. |
In Darfur, I saw also the desert win over the farmland all over the place. So this is a huge problem which seems to be far away, but the reality is creeping up on us right now. So there is a direct connection between dealing with these short-term issues and the change of climate. And this is also going to be one of the... | in darfur i saw also, the desert win over the farmland all over the place so this is a huge problem, which seems to be far away but the reality is creeping up, on us right now so there is. a direct. connection between dealing with these short-term issues, and the change of climate and this is also going to be one of. t... | In Darfur, I saw also the desert win over. the farmland all over the place So this is a huge problem, which, seems to be. far away. but the reality is creeping up. on us. right now So there is a direct connection between dealing with these short-term issues and the change of climate And this is also going to be one of ... | in darfur, i saw also the desert win over the farmland all over the place. so this is a huge problem which seems to be far away, but the reality is creeping up on us right now. so there is a direct connection between dealing with these short-term issues and the change of climate. and this is also going to be one of the... |
So there's also the importance of seeing the enlightened self-interests, where we in the rich world are asked to make sacrifices as it seems. It's actually an investment in the future for our kids and for the planet. If we don't do this, we pay a much heavier price later on. | so there's also the importance of seeing the enlightened self-interests where we, in the rich world are asked to make, sacrifices as. it seems it's actually an investment in the future for our. kids and, for the. planet if we don't do this we pay a much heavier price. later | So there's also. the importance of seeing the enlightened self-interests; where; we in the rich world are asked to make sacrifices as it seems It's actually; an investment in the future for our kids and for the. planet If we don't do this, we pay a much heavier price later | so there's also the importance of seeing the enlightened self-interests, where we in the rich world are asked to make sacrifices as it seems. it's actually an investment in the future for our kids and for the planet. if we don't do this, we pay a much heavier price later on. |
Jan Eliasson, former foreign minister of Sweden and former president of the General Assembly. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | jan eliasson former foreign minister of sweden and former president of the general, assembly you're listening to talk of the nation from npr | Jan Eliasson former foreign minister of Sweden and former president of the. General Assembly You're listening to TALK, OF THE NATION from NPR | jan eliasson, former foreign minister of sweden and former president of the general assembly. you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. |
And joining us now from the U.N. is the current president of the General Assembly, the 65th General Assembly, Ambassador Joseph Deiss of Switzerland. Thanks very much for being with us today. | and; joining us now from the u.n is the current president of the general assembly the 65th general assembly ambassador, joseph deiss of switzerland thanks very much for being with us | And joining us now from the U.N is the current president of the General Assembly the 65th General Assembly Ambassador Joseph Deiss of Switzerland Thanks, very much for being with us | and joining us now from the u.n. is the current president of the general assembly, the 65th general assembly, ambassador joseph deiss of switzerland. thanks very much for being with us today. |
Very happy to be with you. Thank you. | very happy to be, with you thank | Very happy to be with you Thank, | very happy to be with you. thank you. |
And when you look ahead to the week, what - how will you measure success? | and when you look ahead, to the week what - how will you measure | And when you look ahead to the week what - how will you measure | and when you look ahead to the week, what - how will you measure success? |
Well, we have first is the Millennium Development Goals high-level summit. And there, we already have two parts of the answers -we need the third. The two parts, as I said, we must. I think everybody is convinced that we have to do something. The second is that we can, we know that we have the potential to alleviate or... | well we have first, is the millennium development goals high-level summit and there we already have two parts. of the answers -we need the third the two, parts as i said we must i think everybody is. convinced that we have to do something the second is that we can we, know that, we have the potential to alleviate or ev... | Well we have first is. the Millennium Development Goals high-level summit And there we already have two parts of the. answers -we need the third The. two parts as I said we, must I think everybody is convinced that we have to do something The second is that we can we know that we have the potential to alleviate or even... | well, we have first is the millennium development goals high-level summit. and there, we already have two parts of the answers -we need the third. the two parts, as i said, we must. i think everybody is convinced that we have to do something. the second is that we can, we know that we have the potential to alleviate or... |
That is the momentum, I hope, we are actually creating here in New York during these three days. I'm very happy about the first statements made by several member states, and they have been very important messages. For example, the one who said we are not saying that we continue to pledge the same amounts. We are not go... | that is the momentum i, hope we are actually creating here in new york during these three days i'm very happy about the. first statements made by several member states and they have been very important messages for example the one who said we are not saying that we continue to pledge the same amounts we are not going i... | That is the momentum I hope we are actually creating here in New York during these three days I'm very happy about the first statements made by several member states and they have been very important messages For example the one who, said we, are not saying that we continue to pledge the. same amounts We are not going ... | that is the momentum, i hope, we are actually creating here in new york during these three days. i'm very happy about the first statements made by several member states, and they have been very important messages. for example, the one who said we are not saying that we continue to pledge the same amounts. we are not go... |
Can you give us some idea - is the president of the General Assembly, is this largely a ceremonial role? What do you actually do? | can you give us some, idea - is the president, of the general assembly. is this, largely. a ceremonial role? what, do you actually | Can you give us some idea, - is the president of; the General Assembly is this largely a ceremonial role? What do you actually | can you give us some idea - is the president of the general assembly, is this largely a ceremonial role? what do you actually do? |
Well, the General Assembly itself has no concrete decisional power. We need to reach consensus that means we can become efficient if all the members are in line on the same goal. And that's also the case for the president. He has no power to take important decisions. What he has to be is what we call here, a facilitato... | well the general assembly itself has no concrete decisional power we need to reach consensus that means we can. become. efficient if all the members are in line on the same goal and that's also the case for the president he has no power to take important. decisions what, he has to be is what we call here. a facilitator... | Well the General Assembly itself, has no, concrete decisional power, We need to reach consensus that means we can become efficient if all the members are in line on the same goal And that's also the case for the president He has no. power to take important decisions What he, has to, be is what we call. here a facilitat... | well, the general assembly itself has no concrete decisional power. we need to reach consensus that means we can become efficient if all the members are in line on the same goal. and that's also the case for the president. he has no power to take important decisions. what he has to be is what we call here, a facilitato... |
So I would say the president of the General Assembly has to be the super facilitator and to find the ways, bring people, countries together. And so you - at the same time, you have not much power, but you have a lot of liberty if you're prepared to take these opportunities to go to the people, to be the networker. And ... | so i would say the president of the general assembly has to, be; the super facilitator and to find the ways bring, people countries together and so you, - at the same time you have. not much power but you have a lot of liberty, if you're prepared to take these opportunities to go to the. people to be the networker and ... | So I would say the president of the General Assembly has to be the, super facilitator and to find, the ways bring people countries together And so you - at the same time, you have not much power but you have a lot of liberty if you're prepared to take these, opportunities to go to the people to be the, networker And th... | so i would say the president of the general assembly has to be the super facilitator and to find the ways, bring people, countries together. and so you - at the same time, you have not much power, but you have a lot of liberty if you're prepared to take these opportunities to go to the people, to be the networker. and ... |
Jan Eliasson, we just have a few seconds left. I wonder if you could point to us an example from your time as president of the General Assembly where you got something done? | jan eliasson we just have a few, seconds, left. i wonder if you could point to us an example from your time as president of the general, assembly. where you got something | Jan Eliasson we just have a few seconds left I wonder if you could, point to us an example. from your time as president of the General Assembly where you got. something | jan eliasson, we just have a few seconds left. i wonder if you could point to us an example from your time as president of the general assembly where you got something done? |
The year I was president was 2005 and 2006, we created a peace-building commission which deals with the post-conflict situations, so that countries don't land into conflicts immediately afterwards. We created an anti-terrorist program, which is very concrete and which works. We established a central emergency fund for ... | the; year i, was. president was 2005 and. 2006, we created a peace-building commission which deals with the post-conflict situations so that. countries don't land into, conflicts immediately afterwards, we created an anti-terrorist program which is very concrete and which works we established a central emergency fund f... | The. year I was president was 2005 and 2006, we created a peace-building commission which deals, with the post-conflict situations so that countries don't land into conflicts immediately afterwards We; created an anti-terrorist program which is very concrete and which works We established a central emergency fund, for ... | the year i was president was 2005 and 2006, we created a peace-building commission which deals with the post-conflict situations, so that countries don't land into conflicts immediately afterwards. we created an anti-terrorist program, which is very concrete and which works. we established a central emergency fund for ... |
I would hope that the General Assembly would play a more important role, because we represent 192 nations, and most of the attention to the U.N. is mostly directed to the Security Council... | i would hope that the general, assembly would play a more important role because we represent 192 nations and most of the attention to the u.n is mostly directed to the security | I would hope that the General Assembly would play a, more important role because we represent 192 nations and most of the attention to the U.N is mostly directed to the Security | i would hope that the general assembly would play a more important role, because we represent 192 nations, and most of the attention to the u.n. is mostly directed to the security council... |
Mm-hmm. | mm-hmm. | ||
...with only 15 members. | ...with only | ...with only | ...with only 15 members. |
Well, gentlemen, thank you both very much for your time today. And Joseph Deiss, we wish you the best of luck in your year as president of the General Assembly. | well gentlemen thank you both very much for your time today and joseph deiss we wish you the best; of luck in your year, as president of the general | Well; gentlemen thank you both very. much, for your time today And Joseph. Deiss we wish you the best of luck in your year as president of the General, | well, gentlemen, thank you both very much for your time today. and joseph deiss, we wish you the best of luck in your year as president of the general assembly. |
Thank you very much. Thank you very much, indeed. | thank, you very much thank you very much | Thank you very much Thank you very much | thank you very much. thank you very much, indeed. |
Switzerland's permanent representative to the United Nations, Joseph Deiss, now president of the 65th General Assembly. Jan Eliasson, thank you also for your time today, and good luck on the clean water issue. | switzerland's permanent representative to the united nations joseph deiss now president of the, 65th, general assembly jan eliasson thank you also for your, time today and good luck on, the clean water | Switzerland's permanent representative to the United, Nations Joseph Deiss now president of the 65th General Assembly Jan Eliasson thank you also; for your time today; and good luck on the clean water | switzerland's permanent representative to the united nations, joseph deiss, now president of the 65th general assembly. jan eliasson, thank you also for your time today, and good luck on the clean water issue. |
...be with you, Neal. | ...be with you | ...be with you | ...be with you, neal. |
Coming up, the challenges of responding to global disasters such as those in Haiti, Darfur and Pakistan. Sir John Holmes, a former undersecretary-general, emergency relief coordinator for the U.N. Stay with us. I'm Neal Conan. It's the TALK OF THE NATION, from NPR News. | coming up. the challenges of responding to, global disasters such as those in haiti darfur and. pakistan, sir john holmes a former undersecretary-general emergency relief coordinator for the u.n stay with us i'm neal conan it's. the; talk of the nation from npr | Coming up the, challenges of responding to global disasters such as those in Haiti Darfur and Pakistan Sir John Holmes a former, undersecretary-general emergency relief coordinator for the U.N Stay with us I'm Neal Conan It's the TALK OF THE NATION from; NPR | coming up, the challenges of responding to global disasters such as those in haiti, darfur and pakistan. sir john holmes, a former undersecretary-general, emergency relief coordinator for the u.n. stay with us. i'm neal conan. it's the talk of the nation, from npr news. |
And now for a warning. Television is in the grip of a terrifying pandemic. Or maybe an obsession with pandemics is a better way to put it. This year has seen a feverish spike in dramas where the antagonist is a deadly virus. These shows include "Helix" on Sy-fy, "The Strain" on FX and "The Last Ship," which starts Sund... | and now for a warning television is in the grip. of a terrifying pandemic or maybe an obsession with pandemics is a better way to put it this year has, seen a feverish spike in dramas, where the antagonist is a deadly virus these shows include "helix" on sy-fy "the strain" on fx and "the last ship" which starts sunday ... | And now for a warning Television is in the grip; of a terrifying pandemic Or maybe an obsession with pandemics. is a. better, way to put it This year has, seen a feverish spike in dramas where the antagonist is a deadly virus These. shows include "Helix" on Sy-fy "The Strain" on FX and "The Last Ship" which; starts. Su... | and now for a warning. television is in the grip of a terrifying pandemic. or maybe an obsession with pandemics is a better way to put it. this year has seen a feverish spike in dramas where the antagonist is a deadly virus. these shows include "helix" on sy-fy, "the strain" on fx and "the last ship," which starts sund... |
You can probably trace this outbreak to one of the most popular shows of the past few years. | you can probably trace this, outbreak to one of the, most; popular shows of; the past; few | You can probably, trace this outbreak to one, of the most popular, shows of the past, few | you can probably trace this outbreak to one of the most popular shows of the past few years. |
(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE WALKING DEAD") | (soundbite of tv show "the walking | (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW "THE WALKING | (soundbite of tv show, "the walking dead") |
In the first season of "The Walking Dead," an epidemiologist, the last surviving one at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, explains how this virus turned the zombies. | in the first season of "the walking dead" an epidemiologist the last surviving one at the center for disease control in atlanta explains how this virus turned the | In the first season of "The Walking Dead" an epidemiologist the last surviving. one at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta explains how this; virus turned the | in the first season of "the walking dead," an epidemiologist, the last surviving one at the center for disease control in atlanta, explains how this virus turned the zombies. |
(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "THE WALKING DEAD") | (soundbite of tv show "the walking | (SOUNDBITE OF TV. SHOW "THE WALKING | (soundbite of tv show, "the walking dead") |
(As Dr. Jenner) It invades the brain like meningitis. The brain goes into shutdown, then the major organs. Then death. | (as dr jenner) it invades the brain like meningitis the brain goes into shutdown then. the major organs then | (As Dr Jenner) It invades the brain like meningitis The brain goes into shutdown then the major organs Then | (as dr. jenner) it invades the brain like meningitis. the brain goes into shutdown, then the major organs. then death. |
We've got to liquidate the auction company, liquidate my third interest in the largest real estate company in town. So there's a lot of things you got to get up to school on, up to speed. | we've got to liquidate the auction. company liquidate my third interest in the largest. real estate company in town so there's a lot. of things. you got, to get up to, school, on up to | We've got to liquidate, the auction company liquidate my third interest in, the largest real estate company, in. town So there's a lot of things you got to get. up to school on, up to | we've got to liquidate the auction company, liquidate my third interest in the largest real estate company in town. so there's a lot of things you got to get up to school on, up to speed. |
Arkansas Republican Steve Womack said they need the help. The rules are complicated. | arkansas republican steve. womack said they need the help the rules are | Arkansas Republican; Steve Womack said they need. the help The. rules are | arkansas republican steve womack said they need the help. the rules are complicated. |
Financial disclosure, ethics, travel, gifts, those kinds of things, because we're all being swarmed by a whole lot of outside interests, and I think all of us recognize the great potential there is for a misstep along the way. | financial disclosure ethics travel gifts, those kinds of things because we're all being swarmed; by a, whole lot of outside interests and i, think all of us recognize the great potential there is, for a misstep along the | Financial disclosure ethics travel gifts those kinds of things because we're, all being swarmed by a whole lot of outside interests and I think all of us. recognize the great potential there is for a misstep along the | financial disclosure, ethics, travel, gifts, those kinds of things, because we're all being swarmed by a whole lot of outside interests, and i think all of us recognize the great potential there is for a misstep along the way. |
National Tea Party leaders held a reception Sunday night to meet the freshmen before they started getting oriented by Republican leaders. Blake Farenthold of Texas was there. | national tea party leaders held a reception sunday night to meet the freshmen before they started getting oriented by republican, leaders blake farenthold of texas. was | National Tea Party leaders held a reception Sunday night to meet the freshmen before they. started getting oriented by Republican leaders Blake Farenthold of, Texas was | national tea party leaders held a reception sunday night to meet the freshmen before they started getting oriented by republican leaders. blake farenthold of texas was there. |
I'm listening to everybody up here. I'm not tied into anything. But we've also got a leadership structure in place here that you've got to work within. So it's really a delicate balancing act. | i'm listening to everybody up, here i'm not tied into anything but we've also got a leadership structure in place here that you've got to work within so it's really a delicate balancing | I'm listening to everybody, up. here I'm not tied into anything But we've also got; a, leadership structure in place here that you've. got to work within So it's really, a delicate balancing | i'm listening to everybody up here. i'm not tied into anything. but we've also got a leadership structure in place here that you've got to work within. so it's really a delicate balancing act. |
And there's even a good bit of politicking within the freshmen class itself. Later this week, the new lawmakers will vote by secret ballot for one of their own to represent the group in the House leadership, and Kristi Noem of South Dakota is asking for their votes. | and there's even a good bit of politicking within the freshmen class itself later this week the new. lawmakers will vote by secret ballot for one of their own to represent the group. in the house leadership and kristi noem of south dakota is asking for their | And; there's even a good bit of politicking within the freshmen class itself Later this week the new lawmakers will vote by secret ballot for one of their own to represent the group in the House leadership and Kristi Noem of South Dakota is asking for their | and there's even a good bit of politicking within the freshmen class itself. later this week, the new lawmakers will vote by secret ballot for one of their own to represent the group in the house leadership, and kristi noem of south dakota is asking for their votes. |
The freshman class has a unique opportunity to elect someone that could be a strong voice at that table, that really would bring their needs and their positions to the table and really be firm about it. | the freshman class; has a unique opportunity to elect someone that could be a strong voice, at that table that really would bring their needs and. their positions to the table and really be firm about | The freshman class has, a unique opportunity to elect someone that could be a strong. voice. at that table that really would bring their needs and their. positions to; the table and really. be firm about | the freshman class has a unique opportunity to elect someone that could be a strong voice at that table, that really would bring their needs and their positions to the table and really be firm about it. |
But freshman orientation is not officially about politics. It's about the rules. And that's what most people are worried about, says Steve Womack of Arkansas. | but freshman orientation is not officially about politics it's about the rules and. that's what most people. are worried; about; says steve womack of | But freshman orientation is not officially about politics. It's about the rules And that's what most people are worried about says Steve Womack of. | but freshman orientation is not officially about politics. it's about the rules. and that's what most people are worried about, says steve womack of arkansas. |
I'm sure I speak on behalf of all of my colleagues here: We just don't want to do anything wrong, and that begins with learning what wrong is. | i'm sure. i speak on behalf of, all of my colleagues, here: we just don't want to do anything wrong, and that begins with learning what wrong | I'm sure I speak on behalf of all of my, colleagues here: We just don't want to do anything wrong. and that begins with learning what wrong | i'm sure i speak on behalf of all of my colleagues here: we just don't want to do anything wrong, and that begins with learning what wrong is. |
Andrea Seabrook, NPR News, the Capitol. | andrea seabrook npr news the | Andrea Seabrook NPR News, the | andrea seabrook, npr news, the capitol. |
From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Guy Raz. | from npr news this is all, things considered i'm guy, | From NPR News this; is ALL, THINGS CONSIDERED I'm Guy. | from npr news, this is all things considered. i'm guy raz. |
And I'm Robert Siegel. | and i'm. robert, | And I'm Robert | and i'm robert siegel. |
U.S. efforts to revive Arab-Israeli peace talks hit another snag this week. The Palestinians overcame U.S. opposition and won enhanced diplomatic recognition by UNESCO, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. Israel responded by speeding up settlement construction in occupied territories, a... | u.s efforts to revive arab-israeli peace talks. hit another snag this week the, palestinians overcame u.s opposition and won enhanced diplomatic recognition by unesco. the united nations educational. scientific and cultural organization israel responded by speeding up settlement construction in occupied territories and... | U.S efforts to revive Arab-Israeli peace talks hit another, snag. this week The, Palestinians overcame U.S opposition and won enhanced diplomatic recognition by UNESCO the United Nations. Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization Israel responded by speeding up settlement construction in. occupied territories an... | u.s. efforts to revive arab-israeli peace talks hit another snag this week. the palestinians overcame u.s. opposition and won enhanced diplomatic recognition by unesco, the united nations educational scientific and cultural organization. israel responded by speeding up settlement construction in occupied territories, a... |
But as NPR's Michele Kelemen reports, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians seem interested in U.S. advice. | but as npr's michele kelemen reports neither the israelis nor, the palestinians seem interested in u.s | But as NPR's Michele Kelemen reports neither the Israelis, nor the Palestinians seem interested in. U.S | but as npr's michele kelemen reports, neither the israelis nor the palestinians seem interested in u.s. advice. |
State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland is worried that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is spinning in the wrong direction. She argues that the Palestinian moves at the U.N. are diverting the international community's attention, while the Israeli response was, as she put it, deeply disappointing. | state department spokesperson victoria nuland is. worried that. the israeli-palestinian conflict is spinning in the wrong direction she argues that the palestinian moves at. the u.n are diverting the international community's attention while. the. israeli response was as; she put it deeply | State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland is worried that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is spinning in the, wrong direction She, argues that the Palestinian moves at the U.N are diverting, the international community's attention. while, the Israeli response was as she put it deeply | state department spokesperson victoria nuland is worried that the israeli-palestinian conflict is spinning in the wrong direction. she argues that the palestinian moves at the u.n. are diverting the international community's attention, while the israeli response was, as she put it, deeply disappointing. |
Neither of these sets of actions is helpful to the environment of getting back to the negotiating table. And obviously, there's an action-reaction here that is not helpful. So we're trying to get these parties into a positive cycle of engagement. | neither of these sets of actions is helpful to. the environment of getting back, to. the; negotiating table and obviously there's an action-reaction here, that is not helpful so we're trying to get these parties into a, positive cycle of | Neither of these sets of actions is helpful to the environment of getting back to the. negotiating table And; obviously there's an, action-reaction here that, is not helpful So we're trying, to get these parties into a. positive cycle of | neither of these sets of actions is helpful to the environment of getting back to the negotiating table. and obviously, there's an action-reaction here that is not helpful. so we're trying to get these parties into a positive cycle of engagement. |
But the U.S. has few levers to pull. There's no talk of withholding any of the billions of dollars a year it gives to Israel. And the Obama administration has actually been lobbying Congress to keep giving millions of dollars to the Palestinian Authority, arguing that it is in U.S. and Israel's security interests to do... | but the u.s has few levers to pull there's no talk of withholding any of the billions of dollars a year it gives to israel and, the obama administration has actually been lobbying congress to keep giving, millions of dollars to the palestinian authority arguing that it is in u.s and israel's security interests to do | But, the U.S has few levers to pull There's no talk of withholding any of the billions, of dollars, a, year it gives. to Israel And the Obama administration has actually been lobbying Congress to. keep giving millions of dollars to the Palestinian; Authority arguing. that it is in U.S and Israel's. security interests t... | but the u.s. has few levers to pull. there's no talk of withholding any of the billions of dollars a year it gives to israel. and the obama administration has actually been lobbying congress to keep giving millions of dollars to the palestinian authority, arguing that it is in u.s. and israel's security interests to do... |
Only UNESCO has suffered consequences because, as Nuland explains, the U.S. is required by laws enacted two decades ago to cut funding to any agency that recognizes Palestine. | only unesco has suffered consequences because as nuland, explains the u.s is required by laws enacted two decades, ago to. cut funding to any agency that recognizes | Only UNESCO has suffered consequences because as, Nuland explains the U.S, is required. by laws enacted two decades ago to cut funding to any agency that recognizes | only unesco has suffered consequences because, as nuland explains, the u.s. is required by laws enacted two decades ago to cut funding to any agency that recognizes palestine. |
The important reality that we have to grapple with, and that the world has to grapple with, is that today we are living under U.S. legislation which requires us to cut off U.S. funding to any U.N. agencies that go in the direction that UNESCO has gone in. | the important reality that we have, to grapple with and that the world has, to grapple with is that today we are living under u.s legislation which requires us to cut off u.s funding. to any u.n agencies that go; in the direction that unesco has gone | The important reality that we have to grapple with and that the world has to grapple with is that today we are living under U.S. legislation which, requires. us to cut off U.S funding to any U.N agencies that go in the, direction that UNESCO has gone | the important reality that we have to grapple with, and that the world has to grapple with, is that today we are living under u.s. legislation which requires us to cut off u.s. funding to any u.n. agencies that go in the direction that unesco has gone in. |
The same would be true if the Palestinians seek full membership in the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other U.N. bodies that the U.S. wants to support. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is expressing concern about this. | the, same would be true if the palestinians seek full membership in the world health organization the international atomic energy, agency and other u.n bodies that the. u.s wants to support u.n secretary, general ban ki-moon is expressing concern about | The same would be true if the Palestinians seek full membership in the World Health Organization the International Atomic Energy Agency. and other U.N bodies that the U.S wants to support U.N Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is expressing concern about | the same would be true if the palestinians seek full membership in the world health organization, the international atomic energy agency and other u.n. bodies that the u.s. wants to support. u.n. secretary general ban ki-moon is expressing concern about this. |
Palestinian negotiator Nabil Shaath says the Palestinians will apply to those agencies despite the U.S. position. | palestinian negotiator nabil shaath says the palestinians will apply to, those agencies despite the u.s | Palestinian negotiator Nabil Shaath says the Palestinians will apply to those agencies despite the U.S | palestinian negotiator nabil shaath says the palestinians will apply to those agencies despite the u.s. position. |
DR. NABIL SHAATH: Should the United States bind itself with an adversarial position on the rights of the Palestinians that was taken back in 1990? It's unbelievable. I don't understand it. | dr nabil shaath: should the united states bind itself with an adversarial position on the rights of the palestinians that was taken back in 1990? it's unbelievable i don't understand | DR NABIL SHAATH: Should the United States bind itself with an adversarial position, on the rights. of the Palestinians. that was taken back in 1990? It's unbelievable I don't. understand | dr. nabil shaath: should the united states bind itself with an adversarial position on the rights of the palestinians that was taken back in 1990? it's unbelievable. i don't understand it. |
Shaath says the Palestinians also expect a vote this month by the U.N. Security Council on their membership application to join the United Nations as a member state. The U.S. has vowed to veto, but may not have to if it can convince enough countries to abstain or oppose it. The U.S. has been lobbying countries like Bos... | shaath, says the palestinians also expect a vote this; month by, the u.n security council on their. membership application to join the united, nations as a member state the u.s has vowed to veto, but may not have to if it can convince enough countries to abstain or oppose it the u.s has been lobbying countries like bos... | Shaath says the. Palestinians also. expect a vote this month by. the U.N Security Council on their membership application to join the United Nations as a; member state The U.S has vowed to veto, but. may not have to if, it can convince enough countries to abstain or oppose it The U.S has been lobbying countries like Bo... | shaath says the palestinians also expect a vote this month by the u.n. security council on their membership application to join the united nations as a member state. the u.s. has vowed to veto, but may not have to if it can convince enough countries to abstain or oppose it. the u.s. has been lobbying countries like bos... |
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