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Kofi Annan: No, I'm not happy. Lots of promises have been made which have not been kept. And only promises kept are promises which…

On the recordDecember 18, 2009
No, I'm not happy. Lots of promises have been made which have not been kept. And only promises kept are promises which matter. The countries themselves are trying. We see it all around the world but they need help I don't think enough is being done.
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Kofi Annan

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Annan expresses disappointment over unfulfilled promises in addressing global issues.

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