Mexican Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova, warning of a worsening swine flu outbreak on April 27 after suspected number of deaths rose to 149 and nearly 2,000 people were believed to be infected in the country

"History tells us that the more serious a crisis becomes, the more committed we must be to openness and cooperation."

Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming, calling for a fair trade environment in a signed article published in The Wall Street Journal on April 27

"Now that the election is over we must enter a new era of hope and progress. We must enter a period where we bury mistrust, uncertainty, pain and tension and begin a new chapter of harmony and collaboration."

South African President-elect Jacob Zuma, after the ruling African National Congress fell just short of obtaining a two thirds majority at the April 22 general election

"Developing countries face especially serious consequences as the financial and economic crisis turns into a human and development calamity."

Joint International Monetary Fund and World Bank Development Committee, in a statement after its meeting on April 26

"Our objective is to create an operating structure and strategy where we can win, not simply survive."

Fritz Henderson, President and Chief Executive of General Motors Corp., when unveiling an accelerated overhaul plan on April 27