We meet today to prevent a second shock wave of deaths, and to prevent further suffering, ... In the next few days, weeks, we literally remain in a life-saving phase.
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It requires 18 additional ratifications to enter into force, and I hope it will now be seen as a point of honor for member states to sign and ratify this vital convention as soon as possible, ... While no one imagines that these conventions -- even when implemented -- will end terrorism on their own, they are part of the legal framework needed for this effort.
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