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Moral principle is the foundation of law - Ronald D. Dworkin

 

Panel report was meant to gather information for Ban's own views - External Affairs Minister

The position of the Government of Sri Lanka on matters connected with the report submitted by the United Nations Secretary General's panel is very clear. This position has been articulated to the diplomatic corps in Colombo as well as to the local and international media.

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Sambandan’s triumphalism

I was reminded then of my efforts, as Head of the Peace Secretariat, to meet Sambandan, as discussed with the President, shortly after the defeat of the LTTE. Sambandan, while never refusing outright, kept saying he was too busy, because he had to meet with several foreign dignitaries. Clearly, he felt that peace was better achieved by requesting foreign pressure rather than by discussions with mandated Sri Lankans.

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Actions speak louder than words

Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened, but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm - Robert Louis Stevenson Several e-mails I received following the recent Japanese turmoil carried pictures of the disaster zones. A particular story of a 9-year-old boy, who lost his parents and queuing up in a long food line, was fascinating. A Policeman approaching the boy had offered part of his food ration saying: “When it comes to your turn, they might run out of food. So here’s my portion. I already ate. Why don’t you eat it?”

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