One of the most basic principles for making and keeping peace within and between nations. . . is that in political, military, moral, and spiritual confrontations, there should be an honest attempt at the reconciliation of differences before resorting to combat.
Jimmy Carter
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Reconciliation should be accompanied by justice, otherwise it will not last. While we all hope for peace it shouldn't be peace at any cost but peace based on principle, on justice.
Corazon Aquino
We are very concerned about the deteriorating situation in Iraq. We are positive that starting a dialogue to promote national reconciliation and peace is the most important thing at the moment.
Sergei Lavrov
He wants no reconciliation while the case is pending.
Didagen Dilangalen
I believe with all my heart that there's a new wind blowing, ... It's the spirit of reconciliation, to make things right.
Greg Vaughn
Strengthening democracy and advancing human rights through the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission that will consider the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will pave the way forward for Sierra Leone.
Victor Angelo
Meanwhile many political prisoners continue to languish unjustly, proof that this nation's talk about reconciliation is nothing but empty rhetoric.
Leonard Peltier
There is clearly not going to be a reconciliation here, and she has every reason and right to want to go on with her life.
David Friedman
Moments of kindness and reconciliation are worth having, even if the parting has to come sooner or later.
Alice Munro
This was perhaps, among other things, an acknowledgement of the role played by Ministers of the Word of God in creating the conditions for reconciliation and peace. It attests to the power of the Word, under the action of the Holy Spirit, to make all things new.
Sean Brady
There is a situation where pro-democracy demonstrations have been met with suppression and excessive use of force which has further aggravated the situation and undermines the process of healing and reconciliation which is the only way to resolve the current impasse.
Anand Sharma
We do believe that the church has a visionary role for reconciliation, beyond that of any government.
Richard Harris
If things continue the way they are presently going, we hope that we will have found a constructive route ... to reach reconciliation.
Israel Singer
As the celebration for the king is approaching, he has no choice but to step aside to allow the reconciliation process to begin now.
Panitan Wattanayagorn
For the palace these elections are a showdown — they're not looking for reconciliation or compromise.
Rhoderick Chalmers
I have appealed to Michael to sit down and dialog about this, to work toward reconciliation, ... I've heard nothing from him.
Frank Pavone
I have always supported the establishment of a Justice, Truth and Reconciliation Commission to look into specific corruption cases in the country.
Paul Muite
I don't know why Mr. Hakim is saying this at this time. It's time for reconciliation, it's time for negotiation, it's time for participation in the political process.
Alaa Makki
We owe the Aboriginal peoples a debt that is four centuries old. It is their turn to become full partners in developing an even greater Canada. And the reconciliation required may be less a matter of legal texts than of attitudes of the heart.
Romeo Leblanc
It is possible that the inclusion of ANWR would result in me voting no. I haven't seen the bill and all the pieces and how they would affect Minnesota but drilling in ANWR is something that I feel strongly that we should not be doing and will continue to push for it not to be included in reconciliation.
Mark Kennedy
He'll talk about legislation he's drafted that recognizes $10 billion in Medicaid savings in the budget reconciliation bill that will come up in October.
Chris Riley
As Easter approaches and in the context of the testament of John Paul II, I remind you of his words, with a big appeal for reconciliation and forgiveness.
Cardinal Dziwisz
These companies just don't understand that reparations activists are not after apologies and racial reconciliation. They want money.
John Carlisle
The beginning of the Palestinian freedom is also a beginning of reconciliation between the two peoples, Palestinian and Israeli.
Michel Sabbah
I am a student of nonviolence and a pacifist, ... It's been 30 years since Vietnam. I hope it will not be 30 more years before we can have a bit of peace and reconciliation.
Nanci Griffith
We urge all parties there to work together to maintain peace, support the constitution and promote national reconciliation.
Philip Reeker
The Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 may be something, but it is not law within the meaning of the Constitution.
Jamin Raskin
Those willing to keep their feet in the water could see the same thing at the close that we got today, a lot of reconciliation and everybody looking for something to hold.
Marty Cunningham
Once a great wrong has been done, it never dies. People speak the words of peace, but their hearts do not forgive. Generations perform ceremonies of reconciliation but there is no end.
Paule Marshall
The idea that House and Senate GOP leaders would write two tax reconciliation numbers in the budget -- $550 billion for the House and $350 billion for the Senate -- is not only a cry of desperation by our Republican friends, but also an outrage and a farce!
Steny Hoyer
We're hoping the reconciliation bill does go away. It's becoming very controversial.
Anna Aurilio
RECONCILIATION, n. A suspension of hostilities. An armed truce for the purpose of digging up the dead.
Ambrose Bierce
Even today, the state of South Carolina bows its head, bends it knee and begins the search for reconciliation.
Jim Hodges
Germany's fate is decided first and foremost in Europe. Reconciliation and cooperation in Europe have brought us freedom, peace and prosperity. Who would have dared to believe so much 50 years ago?
Horst Koehler
Do you really believe that racial and denominational reconciliation are possible, ... I do. That's why I'm part of Mission Mississippi Delta.
Robert Pitts
I think the problem (of violence) is increasing and people have to decide whether they will solve it through use of power or negotiation. Afghanistan needs reconciliation but I don't think the Americans want to negotiate.
Abdul Salam Zaeef
This budget reconciliation is a farce. What they want to do is cut our programs so they can put together the money for the tax cut they want to do next.
Mike Honda
We need reconciliation. There were hundreds of ordinary people in the ranks of the Taliban. If we give them a chance, they will work for the future of the country rather than fighting against it.
Karim Rahimi
Kennedy used him to mediate on civil rights issues. Ramsey is seen these days as a very polarizing force. But, in fact, one of his talents is mediation and reconciliation.
Victor Navasky
The moderate instinct is that the country is in crisis, and we have to find some degree of reconciliation and unity in the interests of the nation.
Marshall Wittman
Some people will describe it as paying down the deficit. If you look at how the reconciliation process started, it becomes clear this is, in fact, a down payment on a series of tax cuts.
Luke Swarthout
The distinction is subtle but important. Integration represents an outward conformity; reconciliation represents an inward heart condition.
Garland Hunt
Reconciliation comes through education and dialogue. This helps us dispel ignorance and allows us to appreciate one another's humanity.
Dawud Walid
Everything in Haiti is broken and everything needs fixing. One of the most immediate tasks is reconciliation and dialogue among Haitians.
Robert Maguire
Religion should be a source for reconciliation, for tolerance and for empathy.
Charles Kimball
It indicates that the path to national reconciliation and the path to a national compact that we're striving so much for has a ways to go. It means we better continue working and work harder on it.
James Jeffrey
I would like to be able to be a voice for reconciliation in the world. My son embraced love and inclusiveness.
Alice Hoglan
Preval has always preached reconciliation.
Volcy Assad
There's always a chance for that (reconciliation) as long as two people are still in the game ... I mean alive -- that's in the game in my world.
Charlie Sheen
We expect that the peace talks make progress and lead to national reconciliation in the end.
Liu Jianchao
This wasn't a big substantive reconciliation. This was an agreement to set aside a disagreement and move ahead with the talks.
Robert Einhorn
Afghanistan needs reconciliation but I don't think the Americans want to negotiate.
Abdul Salam Zaeef
We have come together in reconciliation ... so that we can ensure security and create a conducive atmosphere in East Timor so that there will be no need for acts of terror by either party.
Eurico Guterres
Without sounding too hokey, I hope this is a time for reconciliation and healing.
Ernie Naufel
It was not a good idea. It did not take into consideration the relations between Christianity and Judaism. I decided that there will be no performance because we must stick to the message of the museum, which is truth, memory, reconciliation.
Edward Balawejder
Nowhere in the letter does it say, 'Vote against the budget reconciliation package,' ... We're asking, does the governor wants us to vote yes or to vote no?
Zoe Lofgren
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