Hans Göran Perssonserved as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and was leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007... (wikipedia)
A human being is so irreplaceable. So valuable and so unique.
Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.
Remember, the burden of sorrow is doubled when it is borne alone.
Remember one thing - that Sweden is performing better than the rest of Europe.
We think that the Kyoto protocol is a necessary document, necessary process. I am convinced that we will agree to disagree about substance.
Humanity is not a church made of stone, in which vault after vault lies open.
It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according to the wishes of all the parties involved.
Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.
We stand for improved unemployment benefit, they stand for worse. So people can choose.
So far we have seen too little action to be sure about the character of the (negotiating) partner we have in North Korea,
Should the British fail on that, then it will be terribly difficult for Austria to resolve.
One might say that after 33 years as head of state this should have been done before, but it should be painted when one is the middle of one's life, so here we are.
I am the first to regret that we did not see then what now seems to be simple to see.
give hope for a better future, but the political message from our debate is clear.
If we allow this to happen, millions of lives will be lost and we will pass on a more unfair and unsafe world to the next generations,
We, the leaders of the world, have for three days discussed how the United Nations can be strengthened to meet the challenges of the 21st century,
We, the Heads of State and Government, owe this to coming generations. We cannot afford to fail. We need to find collective solution based on the rule of law. And for this, we need a stronger United Nations,
To convince the people in that situation to change your currency -- say farewell to your own currency and go for the project when you can see that you are performing better, we are performing better -- that's not easy.
It could become very expensive for Sweden to take responsibility in this way for other countries which haven't done their homework.
It is necessary to try to find new facts shedding light on the fate of Wallenberg, ... The future research must assume that Raoul Wallenberg could have been alive after 1947.
It is clear today that more energetic and purposeful Swedish actions during the 1940s could have led to a more happy end for Raoul Wallenberg and his family
We need support, clearly this is primarily from the Left Party and the Green Party, who said so clearly in the election campaign where they stood,
We need to redouble our effort, additional resources must be mobilized and more forceful measures taken.
We're not going to be able to promise those born in the 1940s any great tax cuts. That's the first difference this evening.
The prospect of weapons of mass destruction being used again is terrifying. We cannot afford to let this happen. Our failure to address the threats from these weapons at this summit leaves us with a crucial task ahead,
We have gathered here today to express our solidarity, our sympathy with the victims and their families and show our support for the open society,
We don't agree upon how we regard the Kyoto protocol, ... So ... we agree to disagree about substance, according to the Kyoto protocol.
We will not replace the United States. It's not possible, ... It's nothing we want to do.
It was all burned out, with only a skeleton left, ... On the floor there were shoes and boots -- boots just like our own children have. It was only then that you could really understand what happened.
A nice person who I've learned to appreciate.
A workplace safety plan is naturally something that should be drawn up, that is completely clear, but I didn't have the expertise to foresee that this sort of thing had to be done.
There must be a political solution in Chechnya ... We will go on expressing concern about the developments in Chechnya,
Instead, it shows the United Nations is a relevant and vibrant forum for debate over issues that concern us all today.
Chirac has been excessively generous towards the British. There has been a very constructive mood.
We must make working life more human.
I don't think there will be a deal on the budget; the differences are too big,
I am worried that we will lose too much momentum if we don't come to a decision about a final statement,
The European Union sticks to the Kyoto Protocol and (will) go for a ratification process.
You two are ultimately responsible for solving the conflict, but we ... are ready to support you to reach the necessary breakthrough.