Quotes by Lakhdar Brahimi

“have every reason to be proud of what you have achieved.”

“I am certain that the people of Afghanistan are very happy tonight and see in this constitution a new source of hope. ... The time for jihad is finished.”

“You have a weak government or no government or several factions claiming to be government. You have a vacuum which is very favorable ground on which drugs and terrorism will grow,”

“[U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has asked the Northern Alliance] to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law and treat these questions with as much humanity as possible, ... elsewhere, everywhere.”

“The days and weeks ahead will severely test this new government, and the solution to Iraqs current challenges will take years, not months, to overcome.”

“cannot be solved through military means alone.”

“A political solution is required.”

“Bremer is the dictator of Iraq. He had the money. He has the signature. Nothing happens without his agreement in this country.”

“You who are taking this responsibility must show unprecedented courage and leadership. You must place the interests of your people first above all other concerns only then will this process, this attempt to break cycle of misery and destitution conflict and violence stand a chance of success,”

“This incident, which follows similar incidents, adds to a sense of insecurity and fear in the country,”

Be modest, be respectful of others, try to understand.