I don't want to miss anything.

Brother, I wouldn't miss it.

I couldn't miss Saint Anthony's Feast Day.

Perhaps I am missing what is really going on.

I cannot fail to mention the negotiations with the Dublin Group of countries.

I would be remiss if I failed also to extend our congratulations to the Vice Chairmen and the Rapporteur on their well deserved election.

I also wish to congratulate the other members of the Bureau.

I cannot fail to mention the difficult conditions experienced by the fraternal Iraqi people.

I hate it when I work late and end up missing an episode of a show I'm following.

I should also like to express our gratitude to the members of the Secretariat for their excellent administrative and research support.

I cannot fail to pay tribute to the activities of the Agency in promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and in extending technical assistance to the developing countries in this field.

I cannot fail to mention the crucial role of women in the accomplishment of our family planning programme.

Finally, I cannot but reiterate Slovenia's position reflecting our commitment to comprehensive Security Council reform.

I should also like to thank the Secretary General for his valuable reports on this agenda item.

In that regard, I cannot fail to commend that special initiative, the Action Against Hunger and Poverty, and its sponsoring States.

I must hasten to add that, in spite of the achievements already indicated, the challenges that lie ahead are enormous.

I could hardly fail to urge the no less fundamental expansion of the Security Council.

I am also concerned at deaths resulting from violence within the country apos s prisons.

JULlET I will not fail 'tis twenty years till then. I have forgot why I did call thee back.

Obviously there was something I was missing, she could not have been pregnant and given birth while away at camp!!

In conclusion, may I convey to you our gratitude and appreciation for the efforts that you have made in this case.

I truly wish you success in your responsibilities as acting Prime Minister and acting head of Kadima.

I also wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Secretary General for his important report (A 60 181).

I should like to congratulate you most warmly on the well deserved tribute from the international community both to you personally and to your country.

I cannot fail to mention all the other friends in the Caribbean, America, Europe and Asia who are so dear to us and have given us such a warm welcome.

Before I conclude my statement, I cannot but say that it is really ironic and paradoxical that Israel is one of the sponsors of this draft resolution.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the indispensable role played by the United Nations, especially the Special Committee against Apartheid.

I wish here to reiterate the need to put a stop to the process of Israeli settlement, which is illegal and constitutes a major hurdle in the way of peace.

Also, I would like also to thank Mr. Ian Tudor for his work in the OPCW he was central in facilitating the participation of Iraqi experts in these seminars.

Let me also not forget to mention the many dedicated members of the Secretariat who for many years have laboured before and behind the scenes to move us closer to our present success.

This is yet another indication of the universality of this Organization and a confirmation of the growing need for it.

In this regard, I would like to point out that the present Conference is the sequel of a previous one that was convened in Sudan two years ago, after which interreligion dialogue continued inside and outside the Sudan.

I take this opportunity to convey thanks and appreciation to your predecessor, Mr. Stoyan Ganev, who conducted the proceedings of the last session with skill and efficiency.

I cannot fail to express the gratitude of the Afghan delegation for the effective leadership shown by Ambassador Samuel Insanally, the President of the General Assembly at its forty eighth session, in guiding the proceedings of that session.

Here, we cannot fail to welcome the commendable efforts of the Governments of Jordan and Egypt, the representative of the Quartet, James Wolfensohn, and the European Union in this respect.

In this context, I applaud the current cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States and emphasize the importance of enhancing and strengthening the existing relations between the two organizations in all fields.

I am particularly proud to state that my country has been commended by the United Nations Children apos s Fund for its vaccination campaign, in which 85 per cent of our children have been immunized.

I cannot fail to emphasize that during the process of elaborating Guatemala's national youth policy, a gender perspective was incorporated as a norm for participation, requiring equal numbers of women and men from all participating organizations.

Finally, I cannot fail to welcome the presence of Ambassador Rupérez, Executive Director of the Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), and to thank him and his team for their efforts and their contribution to the implementation of the CTC's mandate.

On this occasion it is my pleasure to welcome the return of the sister Republic of South Africa to the international community as a democratic country, that is now free from apartheid and that is governed by its own national will, to participate effectively in the development of Africa and of the world at large.

I cannot fail to acknowledge the indispensable role of Nelson Mandela and President F. W. de Klerk, the recipients of this year apos s Nobel Peace Prize, in the achievement of this historic and joyous moment.

It is also my pleasure to take this opportunity to convey our sincere congratulations to the Republic of South Africa on regaining its full membership in the United Nations after its liberation from apartheid, trusting that it will resume its role as active member of the international community.

It would be remiss of me, Mr. President, while congratulating your successor, not to acknowledge and pay tribute to your effective and dedicated leadership of the current session and to your commitment in ensuring a successful outcome for the High level Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly, which will precede the sixtieth session.

I also would like to express our appreciation to UNESCO for its fine efforts aimed at safeguarding our cultural diversity and encouraging dialogue among civilizations.

Despite the obligation to start my letter with reference to those disturbing and unfortunate incidents in my country, I must not pass without extending my gratitude to you and the members of the Security Council for unanimously adopting your resolution 865 (1993).