Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, F.W. de Klerk

Sep 26, 2001

Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, F.W. de Klerk The terrorist attacks in the United States of America last week shook all of humanity. It starkly reminded us again of the depth to which we can sink in our inhumanity towards one another. It was a source of...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, India

Sep 26, 2001

September 12, 2001 His Excellency Mr. George W. Bush The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 U.S.A. Your Excellency, I am deeply shocked by the terrorist attacks that took place involving four apparently hijacked aircrafts and the immense devastation these...

Kim Dae Jung, South Korea

Sep 26, 2001

We are witnessing a truly sad and tragic reality. We have been hearing shocking news that there has been indiscriminate terrorist attacks against major establishments in the United States. It is an enormous challenge to the peace and safety of all humanity. I am sure...

Mikhail Gorbachev, Russia

Sep 26, 2001

My first reaction to the tragedy that struck America on September 11 was to send a cable to President Bush. I expressed my profound condolences and feelings of solidarity with the American people. This terrible crime was committed not only against America but against...

Óscar Arias Sánchez, Costa Rica

Sep 26, 2001

October 11, 2001 I know that many of the people of the United States believe in working for peace, but have difficult questions in their hearts today. How do we stop terrorism? How can we prevent another attack from happening? How will we know when we are safe again?...