The texts of delegation statements are available on the U.N. web site at: 
http://www.un.org/terrorism/list011001.html

Following are excerpts from statements made during the five days of debate:

Makmur Widodo, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations:

"As stated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the recent tragedies underline the importance of international cooperation in eradicating terrorism anywhere in the world, for which Indonesia stands ready to cooperate. It is in this context that the United Nations, as the only multilateral organization with universal membership is uniquely placed to advance global efforts and to take the necessary and effective measures in combating this alarming increase of terrorist activities. It can constitute the only appropriate forum to accord legitimacy in undertaking resolute action needed to eradicate this phenomenon. Our approach should however be based on justice and fairness rather than coercion and prejudice. We should guard against hasty decisions which may prove to be counter-productive. As this is a global problem requiring a global response, the United Nations can also bridge disparities of views and thereby, harmonize efforts in a spirit of cooperation and partnership.

"Simultaneously, it is important to underscore that terrorism is simply indiscriminate acts of violence aimed towards the civilized world and attempts to depict it as a conflict between the West and the Islamic world is patently misleading and wrong. For Islam is a religion of peace that neither teaches nor condones violence."

Ellen Margrethe Loj, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations:

"Terrorism today is the single most serious international threat to the peaceful functioning of our societies exploiting, as it does, the basic values of the free world governed by democracy and the rule of law. ... Targeting innocent civilians and thus creating a state of fear or terror in the minds of the general public is one of the most horrifying criminal acts and cannot be tolerated by the international community.

"No cause can ever justify such cowardly and murderous acts. Terrorism undermines everything it claims to be fighting for.

"The underlying causes to terrorism must of course not be ignored but properly addressed. Combating international terrorism cannot, however, await a solution to the tensions fostering this phenomenon. Terrorism is a crime whether committed in times of peace or during armed conflict. All appropriate means must be pursued to bring the perpetrators to justice, here and now. The international community in its own interest should work together in this endeavour."

Murari Raj Sharma, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations:

"The terrorists aimed at America, but they assaulted our common humanity and challenged the very values and principles the United Nations and its members states stand to defend. Nearly six thousand people -- children, young and old, men and women -- from America and some 80 other countries died or are missing under the rubble. And 40,000 children will die before the age of 5 as economic downturn hits the developing world as a result of the strike.

"The economic cost of the horror is equally stupendous and widely spread. While the already weakening U.S. economy sustained a staggering forty billion dollars worth of loss, thousands of people witnessed their investment, employment and dreams go up in smoke. And the howling waves of the destruction are likely to condemn 10 million people to poverty in developing countries...

"Rather than intimidating the civilised world with their fanaticism, terrorists have strengthened our resolve to defend our values and way of life. They have brought countries and peoples together in a broad coalition, united across races, regions, and religions. The General Assembly resolution 56/1 and Security Council resolutions 1368 and 1373 embody our resolve. We now must act on them."

Milos Prica, Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Nations:

"Reiterating strongly that international terrorism has no roots in any religion, we would like to condemn all the individuals and groups manipulating with religion, trying to justify horrible acts of crime. Every religion teaches about love among people, not about violence and hatred. That means that those who are abusing religious feelings of people are against God's will.

"International crime of terrorism belongs to the category of the most serious crime which could affect all countries in the world. Therefore, we would like to suggest to include such a crime, in some forms acceptable for all countries, into the jurisdiction on International Criminal Court.

Without any doubt, the United Nations have to continue to play a leading role in fighting international terrorism. Progress of science and technology is a clear threat if it is placed in the hands of terrorists. It creates a climate of fear, especially at the beginning of the century which is expected to bring about even faster development of technologies. In such context, United Nations have to undertake certain measures to ensure that progress in technology is for the better [of] humanity and not for the worst fears.

T.J.B. Jokonya, Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations:

"Terrorist acts are criminal, whatever the motives of the terrorist or the cause served. Terrorism is defined by actions, not by the cause it is intended to serve. Killing innocent civilians and hijacking airplanes are all terrorist [acts], even though those responsible may see them as a means toward liberation or some other ideal. This is the clear purport of the unanimous General Assembly Resolution 40/61 (1985) that condemns as criminal 'all acts, methods and practices of terrorism wherever and whenever committed.' It is also true that the same Resolution recognizes the inalienable right to struggle for selfdetermination and national independence in accordance with the U.N. Charter.

"The condemnation of international terrorism as criminal must be understood as imposing obligations on all states to take appropriate measures to prevent acts of international terrorism. This includes the duty to refrain from aiding, supporting or acquiescing in terrorist activities. For a state to allow a terrorist base within its territory would be incompatible with that obligation. A failure to apprehend persons who have carried out terrorist acts in other countries or aided and abetted such acts is likewise a violation of international obligation."

June Clarke, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations:

"Like other members of the international community, Barbados fully supports United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1368 and 1373, and General Assembly Resolution 56/1 as well as the Resolutions on 'Strengthening Hemispheric Co-operation to Prevent, Combat, and Eliminate terrorism,' adopted at the Meetings of Consultation of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of American States on September 21, and is committed to their implementation.

"We are also painfully aware, from our own experience, that no country, however small, is immune from terrorism. Indeed, small countries are particularly vulnerable because they frequently do not have the logistical and intelligence assets to effectively track the activities of terrorists and other agents of transnational crime. It is for this reason that the exchange of information is critical if we are to enjoy any success in this fight. For its part, the Government of Barbados will continue its co-operation in exchanging information with law enforcement authorities of other jurisdictions in an effort to ensure that terrorists do not find safe haven in our country."

Ion Botnaru, Permanent Representative of Moldova to the United Nations:

"The events of 11 September have shown that the international community must seek with renewed determination to resolve the longstanding international problems, on which terrorism feeds. From this perspective, we must urgently address conflicts around the world, their roots and, implicitly, all other factors, which could nurture the development of terrorism.

"The Security Council emphasizes in paragraph 4 of Resolution 1373, the connection between international terrorism and transnational organized crime, illicit drugs and other illegal activities. In this context, I feel obliged to add my voice to those who see the phenomenon of separatism also as a root cause of conflicts as well as a threat to international peace and security. Besides being anachronistic in a globalised and interdependent world, separatism affects the very basis of multicultural and multiethnic societies and poses grave danger to sovereignty and integrity of many states. Like the scourge of international terrorism, it emphasizes what divides rather than unites and integrates. As a country affected by separatism, we are alarmed at persistence of this scourge and the connections it may sometimes have with other serious criminal activities."