I'd like all of you to pause for a moment, you wretched weaklings, and take stock of your miserable existence.

Your presence among us, Mr. Secretary General, demonstrates once again your sincere commitment to achieving a settlement of the conflict in the Sudan.

Students and parents need you. They need your actual person your physical personhood and your open minds and open ears and boundless compassion, sitting next to them, listening and nodding and asking questions for hours at a time.

Your own presence, Mr. President, and that of the Secretary General at the International Meeting which were very highly appreciated and which enhanced the profile of the Meeting attested to the prime importance you both attach to the cause of small island developing States.

Mr. Hoscheit (Luxembourg) (spoke in French) Mr. President, your presence at today's debate, convened in such a timely manner by the Danish presidency of the Security Council, stresses the importance that we must attach to the subject that we are discussing today.

Mr. Ba'Omar (Oman) (spoke in Arabic) At the outset, Sir, allow me to extend warmest congratulations on behalf of my delegation upon your election as Chairman of this important Committee. Your presence as Chairman is an asset that will ensure the success of the work of the Committee. Rest assured of our full cooperation so that we can achieve the desired outcome.