We have the tools, but we have to learn how to use them. That is my political philosophy.
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When the problems in Northern Ireland started, it was not a question of Protestantism or Catholicism, because the Catholic church was the only church at that time-it was a nationalist conflict.Harri Holkeri
In international or national crises, there are always questions of lack of confidence. You have to change the minds of the people in order to get results.
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The Baltic Sea is becoming more and more polluted. Not everybody living near the shore of the Baltic Sea is protecting it. It is the water of life for countries like Finland and Sweden.
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In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.
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I am very familiar with the financial situation of the United Nations. The lack of funds for this organization has always been with us.
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One of the biggest development issues in the world is the education of girls. In the United States and Europe, it has been accepted, but not in Africa and the developing countries.
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