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1995-11-22
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1995-11-22
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  1. “But even after the end of this war, fought in the name of "ethnic purity", the Balkans remain an ethnically mixed region where State borders do not follow ethnic lines but cut across them. That is why today, celebrating the end of yet another Balkan war, we are confronted with the same old dilemma: how to live in peace with our neighbours and with the minorities inside our States. Once again, the question of security in the Balkans becomes a question of democracy, tolerance, pluralism and cooperation inside and between States. The alternative continues to be the most brutal and senseless military conflict humanity is experiencing today - ethnic wars. It is up to the peoples of the Balkans to make the choice - and this time the Bosnians, the Croats and the Serbs have made the right choice in Dayton.”

    1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source

  2. “Allow me, Sir, to congratulate you on your election as President of the Security Council for the month of November and to share with you and the members of the Council our joy and deep relief that the Balkan war is over. The Government of the Republic of Macedonia welcomes the success in Dayton, Ohio. The signing of the Peace Agreement between the leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia puts an end to nearly four years of bloodshed that took many lives and caused vast destruction. My Government commends the Government of the United States of America, which demonstrated in practice that when the leading Power gathers the will to lead, the others will follow. We wish also to commend the efforts of all the members of the Contact Group.”

    1995-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3595 (1995) · source