A bell is not a bell until you ring it. Love is not the love until you practice it. May the ringing of this bell here today at WCA 2001 bring international peace, security and development to all people and countries everywhere.
United States of America
Chairman of Simulation Association President of Global University
04/01/2001
I hope to combine modern technology and spiritual education to help people understand one another and contribute to world peace.
French Republic
President of the International Association of Lions Clubs
11/24/2000
Let a peaceful world allow all people to live happily and prosperous.
Commonwealth of Australia
Governor of New South Wales
10/02/2000
We must commit ourselves to a future of peace, of reconciliation and harmony.
Commonwealth of Australia
"Councilor Lucy Turnbull Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney"
10/01/2000
On behalf of the people of the city of Sydney, I wish them goodwill, and I’m very happy that the Olympic spirit encourage peace and harmony throughout the world.
Solomon Islands
Governor General of the Solomon Islands
09/30/2000
The government and people of the Solomon Islands extends its warm greeting to the government and the people of Taiwan and is greatly honored to be able to participate in this very significant peace ceremony facilitated by Tai Ji Men. The government of the Solomon Islands enjoys a peaceful and long relationship with Taiwan and I as Head of State extend my warmest wishes for lasting peace between our nations.
United States of America
Los Angeles Deputy Mayor
09/08/2000
A wish for Peace through the world. We should all dare to be great.
United States of America
President of Hague Appeal for Peace
08/28/2000
Peace will come when women and men are equal; when nations spend more on education and health than on the military; when nuclear weapons are abolished and the world’s resources are relocated so there is no poverty.
United States of America
NGO United Nations Representative & Chair EXO Chairperson of WCA2001 Workshop Chairperson of WCA2001 Workshop UN Presentative of Association of World Citizens
08/28/2000
Many times I have given speeches to make a wish for peace. Today, tonight, is very, very special. I can 100% that at some point in our life, peace is real, it’s not just something we talk about, and I wish that the world could feel that peace. I wish that everyone could feel that peace. That’s from the bottom of my heart.
United States of America
Communication Coordination Committee (CCC) for the United Nations
08/28/2000
I wish that all the earth’s inhabitants should enjoy the benefits of world citizenship and the global sharing of the riches of the earth aided by the development of the UN into a truly democratic institution.