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Energy is the golden thread that connects economic growth, increased social equity, and an environment that allows the world to thrive.

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I strongly reject threats by any member state to destroy another or outrageous attempts to deny historical facts such as the Holocaust.
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Country Destroy Historical Holocaust
The unity in diversity of the United States is one of the country’s greatest strengths.
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Country Diversity Unity
To measure the success of our societies, we should examine how well those with different abilities, including persons with autism, are integrated as full and valued members.
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Gender equality and women’s empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.
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Empowerment Example Priorities
Extreme weather events continue to grow more frequent and intense in rich and poor countries alike, not only devastating lives, but also infrastructure, institutions, and budgets – an unholy brew which can create dangerous security vacuums.
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Country Vacuums Weather
Sustainable development and climate change are two sides of the same coin
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Today, we have more than 110,000 men and women deployed in conflict zones around the world. They come from nearly 120 countries … Thanks to their efforts, life-saving humanitarian assistance can be delivered and economic development can begin.
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We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are – rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call global challenges, which require global solidarity.
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This is the moral challenge of our generation. Not only are the eyes of the world upon us. More important, succeeding generations depend on us. We cannot rob our children of their future.
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The longer we delay, the more we will pay.
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Delay Longer More Pay
The clear and present danger of climate change means we cannot burn our way to prosperity. We already rely too heavily on fossil fuels. We need to find a new, sustainable path to the future we want. We need a clean industrial revolution.
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Terrorism is a significant threat to peace and security, prosperity and people.
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People Prosperity Terrorism
Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.
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As many micro-credit schemes across the world can testify, investment in women is the best investment for the future.
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I am willing to take any measures when it comes to the fundamental principle of human rights.
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