New Zealand and SA should take this dimension into account, the skills South Africans are presently contributing to New Zealand. Helen Clark More Quotes by Helen Clark More Quotes From Helen Clark We just sent our condolences to the President of the United States and the American people on what is a terrible, terrible tragedy. Helen Clark condolencesamericapeople I felt really compromised. I think legal marriage is unnecessary and I would not have formalised the relationship [with husband Peter Davis] except for going into Parliament. I have always railed against it privately. Helen Clark unnecessaryhusbandthinking Fortunately New Zealand doesn't have land borders so we are able to be somewhat more rigorous on who gets in and out of our country than perhaps some people. Helen Clark landcountrypeople Marine protected areas, and particularly no-take zones, are very effective in allowing regeneration of fish stocks. Helen Clark regenerationfishesmarine It is a very small minority point of view and I think, through continuing to set the tone of tolerance, acceptance, and diversity, you just have to further marginalize such people. Hopefully one day nobody will think that way. Helen Clark acceptanceviewsthinking As New Zealanders, we've been in on the United Nations from the very beginning, played a role in the drafting of the charter - it means a lot to us that those processes are followed. Helen Clark draftingrolesmean I have no beliefs of a religious kind. Helen Clark kindbeliefreligious Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries on earth. Security issue or no security issue, there would need to be a focus on it. Helen Clark issuesfocuscountry Although biodiversity loss continues globally, many countries are significantly slowing the rate of loss by shoring up protected natural areas and the services they provide, and in expanding national park systems with tighter management and more secure funding. Helen Clark parkslosscountry Economic growth which strips out the planet’s ecosystems is not sustainable Helen Clark economicecosystemsgrowth I think the penny has dropped that the All Blacks aren't automatically just going to be the best team in the world. Helen Clark teamworldthinking Well of course New Zealand isn't anti-American. Helen Clark new-zealandwellscourses If the market is left to sort matters out, social injustice will be heightened and suffering in the community will grow with the neglect the market fosters. Helen Clark communitysufferingmatter I think the issue of North Korea is one where the international community as a whole has to work to resolve the crisis. Helen Clark koreaissuesthinking Well in the end the world can crank itself up to sanctions, as it has with Zimbabwe, another sad case. Helen Clark zimbabwecrankworld Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis and global warming. We look forward to working closely with President-elect Obama and his team to address these challenges. Helen Clark communityteamoffice In terms of protecting ourselves, the main issues are around how do we protect our borders [from illegal migrants and livestock and plant diseases], how do we protect our fisheries? Helen Clark migrantsissuesborders Health and education are always issues. Helen Clark health-and-educationissues Of course I have an opinion on many things but I don't micromanage. Helen Clark coursesopinion I think that generally New Zealand is respected for the positions it takes because it thinks them through. Helen Clark new-zealandpositionthinking
