Quote by Boutros Boutros-Ghali

The failure of the United Nations - My failure is maybe, in retrospective, that I was not enough aggressive with the members of the Security Council.

The failure of the United Nations - My failure is maybe, in

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects upon a perceived failure related to the United Nations and acknowledges that his/her own failure might lie in not being assertive enough with the members of the Security Council. It suggests that a lack of assertiveness in dealing with these members potentially led to an unfavorable outcome. The quote implies an acknowledgement of personal responsibility and hints at the importance of assertiveness in achieving desired goals within the realm of international diplomacy.

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By Boutros Boutros-Ghali

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