The war against Iraq as threatening the ''fate of humanity".... "When war, as in these days in Iraq, threatens the fate of humanity, it is ever more urgent to proclaim, with a strong and decisive voice, that only peace is the road to follow to construct a more just and united society.'' ... ''Violence and arms can never resolve the problems of men.'' ... ''a gift of God and a humble and constant achievement by men.''
-- Pope John Paul II, Mach 23, 2003''The move defies the existence of the United Nations and international laws. The U.S. stance...means it regards other nations as subject countries or states.'' U.S. President George W. Bush's policy ''is far from real world leadership,'' Gorbachev said. ''It's really too bad. What has become of the world? I'm afraid the U.N. system has collapsed. We have to give our earnest consideration to the problem.'' ''The United States seems to believe this military action shows its world leadership. But that is its misconception. Real world leadership is to take initiatives in promoting the Kyoto Protocol, nuclear disarmament, and arms control, and solving environmental issues''
-- Former Soviet President Mikhail, Third World Water Forum, Japan, March 20, 2003