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Secretary-General on ABC'S "GOOD MORNING AMERICA", with anchor Diane Sawyer, (unofficial transcript)
… Secretary-General, Kofi Annan. Is the world at war against terrorism and is it a war we're going to win? SG: This … must hold accountable any country that supports or condones terrorism; otherwise, you will fail in your primary mission …
… going to get on with it. Q: [inaudible, on Resolution on terrorism adopted by the Security Council on Friday evening] … that will rally all Member States around the world to fight terrorism. In a way it provides a basis and states what …
… in getting to the bottom of this and to fight against terrorism as we move forward. There has been some remarks … indicating that they are prepared to join the fight against terrorism. Brokaw: Is the Administration keeping you up to … States and the international community in the fight against terrorism. And so I think the US will be dealing directly …
… And they have vowed to work together to root out terrorism. And I mean the whole world: Europe, the Arab …
… spoken very clearly this morning - that the fight against terrorism is an international one. These attacks are an … community and governments should cooperate to fight terrorism and bring those responsible to justice. Q: …
… against countries that are cooperating with this anti-terrorism campaign. How significant is that, and what role …
… the UN can give global legitimacy to the struggle against terrorism. Will the UN support a US-led coalition that might … is important here is that Member States commit to fight terrorism because the struggle is going to be a long one and …
… our common humanity, and we need to stand together to fight terrorism. And I think the membership at large should work … terrorists. And that is the only way we are going to defeat terrorism. Q: Would you favor sanctions on countries that …
… is thinking of putting together a coalition to fight terrorism, and I think you must have seen the resolutions of … working hard to form this international coalition against terrorism. I look forward to working with you, your …
… think they all know that we need to come together to defeat terrorism. And we have to cooperate across the board to be … anywhere. That's why we all need to come together to fight (terrorism). Q: The Mayor had talked about the countries that … and the leaders I have spoken to would want to defeat terrorism and they would want to fight it. Some have voiced …
… idea of an international conference, all countries, on terrorism, under the auspices of your Organization? SG: Let … there has emerged a broad international coalition to fight terrorism. And as the other panelists have indicated, every country is worried about terrorism and everyone has suffered from terrorism. And they …
… the smuggling of cigarettes and how that perhaps finances terrorism and other things. Will you have a comment on the … SG: I think any kind of smuggling that is used to support terrorism must be condemned and we should do everything we … to terrorist activities, given what we all know about terrorism, it is something that we need to do - and you will …
… for them, and we should also be seen as taking steps to end terrorism and assure security for Israel. In other words we …
… very security is at risk, and that they have to take terrorism and go at the source. SG: My answer to those who …
… in the Middle East - occupation; violence, including terrorism; and the economic plight of the Palestinians. I …
… military expertise and people with intelligence and counter-terrorism expertise. And we've dealt with that. Peter …
… on the first one, let me say that we have all condemned terrorism and violence. Obviously, each time we appear to be … for the State that we are all working to bring into being. Terrorism does not help them in the slightest. With respect …
… and reiterate our strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, including suicide bombing. We express our … build efficient Palestinian security capabilities to combat terror, on sound bases of unified command, transparency and …
… to me aboaut reform and measures he was taking to rein in terrorism. I don't know what his mind set is, but we have …
… We understand that there was some exchange on the issue of terrorism. Could you comment on Syria's role - what the … done whatever they can to keep it quiet. On the question of terrorism, as I said, pose that question to the President of …
… the absence of security for Israel. Further, the acts of terrorism against Israel and the dire humanitarian and … Authority and its leadership must do more to de-legitimise terrorism among the public and to stop terrorists from …
… happened on September 11th, as much as we need to fight terrorism, would also remind us that there are major …