UN General Assembly
1990

To prevent anarchy, disprove the theory that might makes right and avoid the imposition of an alliance of the powerful of an order in which others have no voice, I know of nothing but the rule of law. Yes: law. No one - no State, no philosophy - has a monopoly on law. Law reflects the general will. And is it not remarkable that we are now witnessing the emergence of a nearly universal agreement on the simple values: freedom '97 freedom to speak, to act, to travel and to elect one '92s leaders '97 equality, justice, respect for human rights, tolerance, and the acceptance of differences. All these are values that stress the value o dialogue over force. We all know that there can be lasting peace and freedom in relationships between peoples only if States agree to follow common rules, which it is your responsibility to lay down.