Anna Lindh Quotes

Sweden, Politician
June 19, 1957 – September, 11, 2003.

Ylva Anna Maria Lindh (19 June 1957 – 11 September 2003) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician who served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1998 to 2003 and Minister for the Environment from 1994 to 1996. She served as a Member of the Riksdag (MP) for Södermanland County from 1982 to 1985 and 1998 to 2003.

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Poverty does not make people terrorists, but terrorists can exploit the frustration it creates and use it as a breeding-ground for violent ideas.

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We need new partnerships in fighting terrorism and building peace.

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- Peace
- Fighting

We need the UN, to deal with the threats to our common security from nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, not only in the case of Iraq. They must be tackled by the international community together, by strengthening conventions, treaties and agreements.

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- Together
- Community
The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.

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- Support
The WTO has one of the most impressive records in global economic governance, by promoting trade liberalisation and economic development.

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