extremely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating situation.

I think we can rein in the situation,

given what happened last week, and the tense situation we find ourselves in.

It is vital that we turn this situation around and ensure that developing countries receive the financial resources they need,

The humanitarian situation on the ground is deteriorating rapidly despite the ongoing diplomatic efforts,

I have always believed that on important issues, the leaders must lead. Where the leaders fail to lead, and people are really concerned about it, the people will take the lead and make the leaders follow.