Without perseverance, there can be no progress.

4. Commends the Secretary General for the diligence with which the programme has continued to be carried out

But Clarke, von Braun, and others persevered.

I count approximately 80 delegations present, and I commend those that have been here so faithfully.

Political will and commitment

And if you want an example of perseverance, grit and strength in a beautiful, little package, it is her.

Persisting on the path of international justice will continue to require substantial resources.

On the contrary, Russia s imperial ambitions persisted, and persistence has paid off.

Finally, a third lesson relevant to the fight against the death penalty and, indeed, to winning any political battle is perseverance, which I consider to be a mix of pig headedness and the ability to maintain one s position. Without perseverance, there can be no progress.

This effort requires persistence and a long official attention span, which in turn presupposes bipartisan support.

fostering transparency and accountability in the management of public affairs.

In that context, the Israeli Government should be encouraged to persevere in its efforts towards disengagement in accordance with the proposed timetable.

The strong determination and commitment of the parties concerned is essential.

It also resonates the resolute, steadfast and commitment of all Yemenis to the revolution and it's demands.

Existing partnerships for development and mutual commitment regional and national perspectives

These accomplishments show movement along the right track, good will and the necessary commitment.

Current legislation meets the obligations of Article 7 of the UN Women's Convention.

Proactive leadership and clear commitment to gender mainstreaming, with accountability and incentives Clear articulation of its gender mainstreaming mandate Enhanced capacities for gender mainstreaming, across the board Stable, core financial commitments for gender mainstreaming Strengthened partnership and clarification of the relationship between UNDP and UNIFEM and An institutional structure to ensure all of the above.

Persistently encourage those signatories of the Convention that have not yet done so to ratify it as soon as possible.

This effort strengthens the gender responsiveness of the organization as it works towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in full compliance with the requirements of the Triennial Comprehensive Policy Review (TCPR).

Formulation of, and adherence to, rules for the conduct of Government and municipal business is a priority.

People are discovering that Hatoyama is incapable of making and sticking with a decision.

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This balance guarantees the longevity of the legal regime by providing incentives for membership and compliance.

But it does mean persisting in the face of their inevitable annoyance when, for example, we want them to explain things to us in language that we can actually understand.

The resilience of the global economy in the face of political and economic shocks demonstrates the central relevance of the reform process and underlines the importance of continuing along this path.

The absence of a dedicated institutional mechanism to facilitate the coordination of activities between ECA headquarters and subregional offices creates an environment of uncertainty and conflicting expectations.

(a) Should be broad based, multi ethnic and fully representative of all the Afghan people and committed to peace with the neighbours of Afghanistan,

The tragedy could have been avoided if Greece had shown unyielding, timely debt discipline.

Effective capacity building, resources, and commitment will be necessary at both national and local levels.

What is required is the necessary political will and genuine commitment to making tangible progress on those issues.

It demonstrates the support and the commitment of the international community to the Iraqi people's endeavour to create a democratic and prosperous Iraq.

This effort requires persistence and a long official attention span, which in turn presupposes bipartisan support. Is that possible in America today?

Obama speaks of dealing with Taliban members who agree to break with Al Qaeda and abide by the Afghan Constitution.

But encouraging countries to make statements and adhere to the sanctions regime will not get us to the goal that we need to achieve.

The standards implementation review requires preparation and commitment by the international community with respect to opening the discussion on the status of Kosovo.

Positive developments were noted in the area of regional cooperation and commitment to reinforce the protection framework for refugees in Africa.

In the interim, we call for continued cooperation and commitment by the international community in support of the Afghan Government and people.

However, an intensification of that strategy, persistence and a commitment to add an economic chapter to it are crucial.

There is no quick fix in disentangling the Korean knot. Only persistence and commitment will do.

The plan was to convene world leaders in Copenhagen and renew vows to cut carbon while committing to even more ambitious targets.

We should not shy away from taking common decisions, working together and committing ourselves to building jointly a culture of participation in public policy.

One participant noted that when a company signed up to the Global Compact and publicly asserted its commitment to the Global Compact's standards, this could amount to a binding representation to this effect.

We are disappointed at reported cases of non compliance with nuclear non proliferation commitments and an ambivalent commitment to disarmament.

Inspired leadership, new ideas for cooperation and an unwavering commitment to steer our destiny will ensure that we achieve that goal.