Speeches
- Written by: Rt. Hon. Ramsawak Shankar, President of Suriname (1988-1990)
It is good that we come together, not only as people of faith but more so as responsible global citizens of this beautiful planet earth, to discuss such important issues as peace, interdependence, mutual prosperity and universally shared values, pertaining to the well-being and welfare of humankind.
- Written by: Hon. Dan Burton, Congressman, House of Representatives, USA (1983-2013); International Co-chairman of IAPP
When we launched IAPP in the United States, Dr. Moon spoke to the United States Congress and she offered an important challenge to those who represent the citizens of their districts. She acknowledged that the critical problems we all face in our countries and throughout the world could not be solved with human means alone. Dr. Moon was clear that we must seek God’s help and work together beyond boundaries for the highest purposes.
- Written by: Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, Co-founder, Universal Peace Federation
We need to preserve and save our beautiful planet, which God, the original owner, created.
- Written by: Hon. Michael Carrington, President of the Senate, Barbados (2008-2018)
Parliamentarians as representatives of the people have a critical role to perform in the quest for universal peace and human development. It is therefore my sincerest wish that the drive toward world peace is stepped up in this region. We need to create one homogeneous, egalitarian society. We need to remove those prejudices which tend to divide us. It is only when this happens that the precept of world peace will stand a chance of succeeding.
- Written by: Hon. Jeannine Giraudy-McIntyre, President of the Senate, Saint Lucia
As political leaders we must contemplate all aspects of our societies. We must guide and protect the underprivileged, animals and the environment. We must govern the strong and the powerful as justly as the weak and the underprivileged. So too, we must fight for equality of gender and race, for protection of copyright as much as for the protection of human rights.
- Written by: H.E. Jocelerme Privert, President, Haiti (2016-2017)
Peace is a universal value. Every citizen; every religious, social and community leader; every Christian; every activist; and everyone in his or her domain and sphere of action must work for peace. That's what gives peace its universal dimension.
- Written by: Rt. Hon. Anthony Carmona, President, Trinidad and Tobago (2013–2018)
I fervently hope that summits of this nature occur consistently around the world because you are not only making a difference, you are making the difference.
- Written by: Hon. Cardinal Kelvin Felix, Roman Catholic Church, Dominica
We are looking and working toward the unity of Christians, but we are looking also to the non-Christian religions, to the people who believe in God, who seek him as it is possible for everyone to seek him. And with all of them we unite ourselves going towards our common destiny, for this destiny is God himself.
- Written by: Hon. Dionis Sanchez, Vice President of Senate, Dominican Republic
Undoubtedly, Latin America has made great strides towards the social and political transformations that have touched neuralgic areas of the continent.
- Written by: Rev. Sang Seuk Kim, Regional Chair, FFWPU Latin America
It is time for humankind to adopt universally shared values. Let's work together to overcome the differences of ideology, race, nationality and religion.
- Written by: Various
“I will never forget these moments shared with so many leaders and personalities engaged in the fight for peace all over the world. Once again, thank you.” ~ H. E. Jocelerme Privert, former president, Haiti
- Written by: Thomas Walsh, Chairman, UPF International
The Summit Series … has attracted the attention of leaders across the globe, increasingly recognized not only as a world class conference series, but as an instrument or agent of peace, development and transformation. … [T]his LA Summit can and I believe will be a catalyst of transformation for this entire region.