The United States appreciates this opportunity to give its explanation of vote on A/58/L.47 on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel.
The lack of safe access to many communities around the globe continues to plague humanitarian agencies and costs lives, including those of humanitarian w…
The United States just wanted to point out at this point that we do not want to take the resolution as a whole to a vote. We are going to join the consensus. We will make our explanation of vote later.
The United States was pleased to be among the many sponsors of the resolution contained in A/58/497 entitled, “Preparations for the observance of the tenth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2004”. The United States adheres to the widely accepted view of the role of the family as…
On behalf of my Government, I should like to thank Mr. ElBaradei for his presentation.
The task of managing nuclear materials safely and securely will be with the international community indefinitely. One of the essential tools on which we have long relied to deal with that fundamental reality and …
Today’s discussion reflects streamlining in action. We will address both the Secretary-General’s report on the work of the Organization and his report on follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit. The two are closely linked. In the reports Secretary-General Annan addresses how the United Nat…
