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13 quotes by Ertharin Cousin

Ertharin Cousin Cousin in 2009 12th Executive Director of the World Food Programme Incumbent Assumed office April 5, 2012 Preceded by Josette Sheeran (2007–2012) 9th United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture In office August 17, 2009 – April 5, 2012 President Barack Obama Preceded by Gaddi Vasquez Succeeded by David J. Lane Personal details Born 1957 Chicago, Illinois Political party Democratic...
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If we're afraid to stand in our own skin with those we work with, then how do we lead those who have no voice at all?

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We recognize that the majority of people who are food-insecure or hungry in the world live in rural areas. And most of them are small holder... →

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The people in the United States are some of the most generous people in the world. We saw it in Haiti. We saw it with Katrina. When devastation... →

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Too often, as a global community of humanitarians, we meet the needs of the same families, the same individuals, the same communities crisis after... →

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I consider myself a persuasive person. With the ability to persuade comes a certain level of power.

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When people are hungry, when a mother or father is facing a child that they can't feed, you can't ask that family to lay down their arms.

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When you're providing emergency aid, you're fighting hunger; you're filling stomachs.

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Our goals and what we hope to achieve by moving to food assistance is even in supporting the crisis needs of the most vulnerable people, we provide... →

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The majority of small-holder farmers in Africa are women and, in urban areas, you're primarily looking at women-led households. So we can't... →

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Unfortunately, the world pays attention when the media shines a light on those in need, which is why it's so important that we maintain the... →

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Don't ever take a seven-year-old with you to a campaign dinner - they will embarrass you no end.

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I'm lucky. As soon as I open my mouth, people see I know what I'm talking about, and when I leave the room, I think most say, 'She's... →

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One of my strengths is my ability to talk and communicate with people.

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