#stability

Some think that by preparing to deal with crises you make them more likely. I think the wiser judgment is the contrary. In this area at least, if you want peace or stability, it's better to prepare for war or instability. ↗

— Timothy Geithner

#better #contrary #crises #deal #i

The United Nations has a critical role to play in promoting stability, security, democracy, human rights, and economic development. The UN is as relevant today as at any time in its history, but it needs reform. ↗

— Chuck Hagel

#critical #critical role #democracy #development #economic

Aggressive and irresponsible steps endanger the peace and stability of the world, and the international community feels the need to protect itself from Iran. ↗

— Moshe Katsav

#community #endanger #feels #international #international community

Working lives are for the state to influence. Unemployment makes people unhappy. So does instability. ↗

— Polly Toynbee

#influence #instability #lives #makes #people

In a case like Iraq the UN has again shown what important role it plays as the guarantor for protecting international peace and stability in the global political structure. ↗

— Anna Lindh

#case #global #guarantor #important #important role

Remember, the storm is a good opportunity for the pine and the cypress to show their strength and their stability. ↗

— Ho Chi Minh

#good opportunity #opportunity #pine #remember #show

There is a comfort in rituals, and rituals provide a framework for stability when you are trying to find answers. ↗

— Deborah Norville

#comfort #find #framework #provide #rituals

China is a major power in the Pacific and I think we are dealing with some common threats in that region: the whole issue of Korea and the stability of Korea, the whole issue of nuclear proliferation, the whole issue of providing free access to our ships that are operating in that area. ↗

— Leon Panetta

#area #china #common #dealing #free

We cannot cut and run. If we are to ensure freedom and democracy, it is essential that we follow through on our obligation to bring about stability in Iraq. ↗

— Richard Shelby

#bring #cannot #cut #democracy #ensure

Mine has been a concern for the people, a concern to maintain stability, a concern to get people working together racially, ethnically, rich and poor - all segments of the city. ↗

— Walter Washington

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