States naturally cherish their sovereignty.

Kenya deeply cherishes that principle and seeks its generous spread around the world and in this institution.

As a founding member of the Agency, India cherishes the recognition by the Nobel Committee of its outstanding contribution to world peace and security.

The US does not seek to create an empire in the old sense America pursues an imperialism of the values that it holds dear.

My delegation is particularly pleased that the United Nations system, especially the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), responded promptly and in a manner that has done our Organization proud.

Serbia and Montenegro is proud to be among the founders of an institution in which high expectations have been placed for making the world a more just and better place.

In the past, German governments rightly took pride in being seen by the smaller members as their best partner, essential for the Franco German leadership to work.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is a country with a small territory and a small population, whereas the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and the European Union are big Powers boasting military and economic strength.

Respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity and non interference in a country's internal affairs are important principles of the Charter of the United Nations, cherished by all countries in the world.

While it cherished traditional extended families, it recognized that they were sometimes unable to care for those orphaned by the disease, and intervened to provide care and support when required.

Even though they are virtually indistinguishable in appearance, people seem to cherish the knowledge that someone has lovingly crafted their watch.

More important is that an almost equally large majority values the power to hire and fire their czar in free elections held at regular intervals in line with the constitution.