To undertake the direction

To undertake the direction of the economic life of people with widely divergent ideals and values is to assume responsibilities which commit one to the use of force; it is to assume a position where the best intentions cannot prevent one from being forced to act in a way which to some of those affected … Read more

The current generation of

The current generation of world leaders — our generation — is also being called to face significant challenges concerning peace, collective security and the environment. We have been unable to solve old disputes and to prevent new threats. The use of force is incapable of eliminating the underlying causes of conflict. Dilma Rousseff

The use of force

The use of force is always an answer to problems. Whether or not it’s a satisfactory answer depends on a number of things, not least the personality of the person making the determination. Force isn’t an attractive answer, though. I would not be true to myself or to the people I served with in 1970 … Read more