Terror and terrorism have declared war against peace and security. All of us at this conference have known the pain and horror of terrorist acts against our families, our friends, our nations. Terror is not confined to this region alone.
Terror can strike in America, in Africa, in Europe or in Asia.
No person, no people, no part of the world any longer can feel beyond the reach of terror or terrorism. The fight against terror and terrorism has gone on for years. Many brave men and women have worked to prevent terror, to find the terrorists, to break up their empire of fear. But more must be done. The United Nations is the forum where a foundation for global action is being built.