Despite our differences, our people, I believe, share common aspirations: to live in security free from fear, to live in dignity free from want, to provide for our families, and to realize a better tomorrow.
Remarks at a Luncheon Hosted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of the United Nations in New York City
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