José Ramos-Horta, East Timor

José Ramos-Horta, East Timor

October 10, 2001 As human beings we must always pause and ask ourselves if the use of force to deter violence or to halt the perpetrators of terrorism and genocide is the only option available. I have often agonized over this dilemma. As a human being, I agonized over...
Elie Wiesel, United States

Elie Wiesel, United States

“The American people did not bend. Never have they been more motivated, more generous. Their behavior was praised the world over. Instead of trying to save themselves, men and women, young and old, ran to Ground Zero to offer assistance. Some stood in line for...
Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, East Timor

Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo, East Timor

In this era of globalization, there is nothing that happens in one country that does not affect the rest of the world. The events of September 11 have affected us all profoundly. The citizens of East Timor have been deeply moved and shocked by the events. We gather...
Shimon Peres, Israel

Shimon Peres, Israel

Our heart is with America, and our heart is with the thousands of families that have lost their children, their brothers, mothers. For Israel it is a day of mourning. We announced that tomorrow the whole nation will be mourning. I am sure that as bitter and painful...
John Hume, Northern Ireland

John Hume, Northern Ireland

I extend my deepest sympathy to the families of victims of this dreadful atrocity. I am quite sure that that sympathy is shared by people all over the world. Naturally, I condemn without reservation the people who carried out this terrible atrocity. They are clearly...