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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of call upon in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of call upon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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  1. Rex Tillerson:

    It is clear that this is how Bashar al-Assad operates: with brutal, unabashed barbarism, it is also clear that this horrific conflict, now in its seventh year, demands a genuine ceasefire and the supporters of the armed combatants in the region need to ensure compliance. We call upon Russia and Iran, yet again, to exercise their influence over the Syrian regime and to guarantee that this sort of horrific attack never happens again. As the self-proclaimed guarantors to the ceasefire negotiated in Astana, Russia and Iran also bear great moral responsibility for these deaths.

  2. Ammar Hikmat:

    We call upon the central government to send reinforcements immediately. The soldiers defending the refinery are exhausted and they are in need of any kind of help in order to withstand the attacks.

  3. Daniel Bacquelaine:

    We could see how the available material wasn't adapted to the situations that we saw. I'm thinking notably about helicopters that weren't able to work in the area, the boat rescues were absolutely essential and we had to call upon the private sector for boats with sufficient motor power and people to pilot them.

  4. Andrew Bremberg:

    As the world's leading advocate for human rights we call upon all governments to demonstrate the same level of transparency and accountability that the U.S. and our democratic partners practice, we are not above scrutiny; however, any HRC resolution on this topic that calls out countries by name should be inclusive, noting the many countries where racism is a problem.

  5. Joseph Addison:

    The most violent appetites in all creatures are lust and hunger the first is a perpetual call upon them to propagate their kind, the latter to preserve themselves.


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