Kjell Bondevik Quotations

There is a real threat that many people could die as a consequence of the drought if we do not have necessary help in place in time.

Politically I am disappointed that (the coalition government) has not been allowed to continue,

My task is to play a coordinating role between all stakeholders and encourage governments of this region to link humanitarian relief assistance to long-term development aimed at improving food security.

There is no doubt we want this food distributed, and that is why I raised it with the president.

To exchange principles for popularity might be a temptation. It's at the core of populism. We must offer something else.

It can perhaps seem that this area is plagued by an endless string of crises and that it's impossible to do anything. Then I say that a human life is a human life... and we're obligated to help.

I was able to see the good work that is being done to the immediate crisis, but it is very clear to me that the governments and the partners must give more priority to long-term development solutions that reduce vulnerability to drought.

I will not give a statement on behalf of the president, but my impression was that we share the views on the main lines for the Middle East situation.

I will present my request to resign for the coalition government,

We hope to avoid a big catastrophe; it is possible, it is up to the international community and of course up to the national and local authorities.

Even if substantial rains are received in May - which we hope for - given the magnitude of livestock losses sustained during the crisis, full recovery will be a long process that will take years or even decades.

realized the difficulties of Chairman Arafat for the time being, but he also urged Arafat to show leadership now, to deliver what he's promising.

Our ambition is to come up with a better taxation system than that of the outgoing government.

The world is expecting us to make poverty history ? to turn poverty into something our great grandchildren will read about, but not really understand, like the medieval plagues, ... We can do it. And we must do it.

I'll be disappointed if we don't keep power,

I had a message from Chairman Arafat and the main message was, 'Give me a chance,'