And I plan to start from a cliff,

And I intend to hold you to your promise to introduce us.

I know my weakness, and I intend to work humbly.

I have a plate. I intend to keep it.

The taxpayers of this great city are entitled to the safety of their own homes and I mean to guarantee that safety.

And I plan to start from a cliff, like catapulted from a cliff.

Just as my predecessors did, I intend to keep my successor, the Ambassador of Norway, and others informed of the process.

I'm very drunk... and I intend getting still drunker before the evening's over... but you're not going to bed, not yet.

I have come here to work and I intend to work, but I shall take nothing less than I have been promised.

I am actively pursuing this matter and intend to report further to the General Assembly at its forty ninth session on my progress.

I intend, with the help, guidance and indulgence of the Committee, to discharge the high responsibilities of my post with determination, devotion and impartiality in order to ensure that the Committee apos s work is conducted in an orderly manner and that our endeavours will result in a successful conclusion.

I also intend to invite regional organizations to participate in meetings of United Nations system coordinating bodies, when issues in which they have a particular interest are discussed.

I also plan to work closely with the Constitutional Council, whose powers include verification of the legitimacy of candidates for the presidential and legislative elections, the resolution of disputes relating to the election of the President of the Republic and the members of the National Assembly, and the announcement of the final results of the presidential elections.

Recently the President of Mali requested United Nations assistance in dealing with the collection and control of small arms in his country. I dispatched an advisory mission to Mali, which has since provided a list of recommendations to help solve this problem. I intend to push for their speedy implementation.