Dr Piot, Dr Dybul and Dr Feachem may have their differences, but all realise that they are on a mission without an end.

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Peter Piot, the head of UNAIDS, said progress is being made.

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Mr. PETER PIOT (Director, UNAIDS): We will set ourselves up for demoralization and failure if we base our strategies on the illusion that the end of AIDS can be achieved anytime soon.

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"These new findings challenge the world to make better use of the tools we have to reduce the impact of Aids, including prevention and care, and to speed up the search for an Aids vaccine, " Mr Piot added.

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Praising the Senate bill, Peter Piot, executive director of the UN Programme on HIV-Aids, said US legislation before the G8 summit would "send a strong message that the global fight against Aids should be a top priority at this meeting".

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