Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.
About Goran Persson
Hans Goran Perssonis a Swedish politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007.
Persson was first elected to the Swedish Parliament in 1979, representing Sodermanland County but left in 1985 to serve as Municipal Commissioner of Katrineholm, which he did from 1985 to 1989.
More quotes from Goran Persson
Humanity is not a church made of stone, in which vault after vault lies open.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
It is the hope of the European Union that Ariel Sharon will keep the peace process alive and continue the dialogue according to the wishes of all the parties involved.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
Let our New Year’s resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
Remember one thing – that Sweden is performing better than the rest of Europe.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
We think that the Kyoto protocol is a necessary document, necessary process. I am convinced that we will agree to disagree about substance.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
A human being is so irreplaceable. So valuable and so unique.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
Remember, the burden of sorrow is doubled when it is borne alone.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006
We must make working life more human.
Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006