Rick Warren Speaks about Purpose at United Nations
Wednesday, Sep. 14, 2005
Posted: 12:18:53PM EST

NEW YORK – After weeks of bitter debate shed many of U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan's most ambitious goals to tackle poverty and reform the United Nations, reactions to the hard fought compromise text for the U.N. World summit declaration ranged from measured satisfaction to downright disappointment.

Amid thick tensions present earlier yesterday, “Purpose-Driven” Pastor Rick Warren told U.N. dignitaries and delegates to lay aside their worries for a moment and focus on the meaning of existence.

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