By definition those of us who love democracy don't think there is one answer to all the world's problems. But that doesn't mean the democrats of the world can't or shouldn't unite. We can, and we should. That's why your work is so important. It would be a mistake to assume that, because the problems we face today affect everyone, someone else will solve them.
Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction.
Democracy is not only about rights, but about responsibility and participation. It should be a dialogue about how best to strengthen democracy in those lands where democracy is just being born, but also about how to stimulate democracy in places where it has not yet gotten a chance to put forth its roots, and in places which so far announce their transition to democracy only uncertainly. There can be few more important tasks than the protection and promotion of democracy and gatherings such as the World Movement for Democracy assist greatly with this task. Your conclusions, based on the shared experiences of many countries, will undoubtedly assist efforts throughout the world to strengthen the foundations of democracy. Your work is particularly timely for those many nations that are relatively new to democracy and are often especially susceptible to challenges.