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Letter "R" » Ruud Lubbers Quotes
«his compassion for the world's dispossessed is well-known. This contribution will help to ease their (Afghan's) suffering.»
«It would be grave mistake, I think, to talk only in terms of attacks on terrorists and not to think about consequences for ordinary people,»
«yet another dastardly assault on an innocent humanitarian worker.»
«While we expect neighboring states to live up to their responsibilities to protect refugees, ... we also expect the international community to do its part by supporting humanitarian efforts throughout the region.»
«I made it clear to the ambassador that we would appreciate that he does his utmost that our property and activities are respected there,»
«I understand from his [Musharraf] perspective that he cannot accept a flood of Afghans coming. I accept that. But those people are really in need ... and the process is going too slow. We have to facilitate those who are badly in need because they have no alternative,»
«The voluntary repatriation of these Afghans heralds a new beginning for Afghanistan, but also the beginning of the end of exile for many of the 3.5 million Afghan refugees under my care,»
«We have said we are available, if Paris and London ask us, to give a hand with the screening of the people at Sangatte. We could do it together,»
«We are shocked by the cold-blooded murder of yet another innocent humanitarian worker,»
«I'm fighting hard not to see this only as a political-military attack against terrorists, but also as an effort for humanitarian assistance by giving ... generous support toward the humanitarian alliance.»