"This government believes strongly that the time has come for national reconciliation."

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, speaking to the House of Commons hours before the parliament overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on November 28 stating that Quebec Province represents a "nation" within Canada

"Religions are for peace and reconciliation-they should not be interpreted otherwise."

Pope Benedict XVI, calling for "authentic dialogue" between religions during his visit to Turkey

"We have to remain by the side of one another and share the sorrows and happy moments of each other."

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, pledging help for security and peace in Iraq during a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Jalal Talabani in Tehran

"Increased demand for energy from China isn't the only thing driving up the global oil price. In fact, market fundamentals demonstrate that as long as investment goes to fueling oil production, there will be enough oil at affordable prices for the world economy."

Noe Van Hulst, Director of Long-term Cooperation and Policy Analysis at the International Energy Agency

"The issue for us is to make sure we are extremely well-planned and ready for the six-party talks [on the Korean nuclear issue], which we do anticipate will get going at some point very soon."

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, speaking to reporters before talks with Chinese and North Korean negotiators in Beijing on November 28