A better system to rebalance the world economy is as necessary as it is unlikely.

Fortunately, building the capacity of civil society is as cheap as it is important.

Despite globalization, the traditional role of the nation State has increased rather than diminished in importance.

Our quest for nuclear disarmament, truly important though it is, should not make us lose sight of the imperative need for conventional disarmament.

In this respect, it is our view that, while the principle of geographic representation is important, it should not be the only criterion to determine eligibility for new permanent members.

Nevertheless, we share the assessment that the progress in these negotiations, albeit substantial, is insufficient given the importance of the issue and its relevance to other major disarmament endeavours.

Most of us are unaware of its importance to human development and, by extension, to the development of a healthy society.

We believe that although the Secretary General's report may not be exhaustive, it is, we stress, an important reference point in our progress towards the reforms needed by the United Nations.

Both aspects are important.

The economic impact of politics in the US, while important, will be less dynamic absent a more cooperative Congress, politics will mute policy responses rather than fuel greater activism.

Let's start with why this is important.

Such access is important to many delegations.

Despite your indisposition, Your Highness?

But we should not merely be focusing on the amount of such aid, important though it is.

The dollar will remain important for many countries as a vehicle for intervention in foreign exchange markets, as well as for invoicing and for denominating internationally traded securities.

But this is a necessary part of its task, and indeed a testament to its importance.

But...

But still...

Despite the handcuffs,

Its present diminished relevance is in fact a reflection of its own success.

The Security Council is of paramount importance in preserving peace in the world.

Although President George W. Bush says he believes in markets, in this case he has called for voluntary action. But it makes far more sense to use the force of markets the power of incentives than to rely on goodwill, especially when it comes to oil companies that regard their sole objective as maximizing profits, regardless of the cost to others.

Even though I may have the tools,

As variable as flu is,

It gets worse though.

The mere fact that the Council is seized with the subject for the fifth time proves its relevance.

A shared sense of human solidarity is just as important to citizens of powerful countries as it is to poorer countries.

This has been said many times, but repetition does not diminish its importance.

Although it does have two sides that are parallel.

Equitable representation for the States Members of the United Nations is all the more important in that, in accordance with the Charter, the decisions taken by the Security Council are taken on behalf of all Member States, even though all Member States are represented only in the General Assembly.

Negotiations had not even begun on such an instrument, even though it was crucial for the speedy and effective elimination of nuclear weapons.

The summit outcome document repeatedly underlines its importance, and rightly so.

It may not be fear.

General JungLu.

We undertook a national dialogue that led to a unilateral declaration of ceasefire, and that ceasefire has been respected despite Israel's obstructions and provocations.

Despite the heavy gunfire,

Despite these new discoveries,

But we need results!

She loved you... through everything.

I'll take it, though.

In spite of his fancies, not because of them.

Though we may roam,

Still...

All of this to say, that despite the horror, and despite the death, women are never really counted.

As essential as it is across our traditions, as real as so many of us know it to be in particular lives, the word compassion is hollowed out in our culture, and it is suspect in my field of journalism.