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HILLARY CLINTON: REMARKS AT UNIVERSAL RIGHTS AWARD CEREMONY
Scoop.co.nz
June 5 2012
New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:42 am
Press Release: US State Department
Remarks at the Universal Rights Award Ceremony
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia
June 4, 2012
Thank you very much, Ambassador, and it is such a pleasure to be
here in Yerevan at the U.S. Embassy. Let me acknowledge some of the
partners that the Ambassador was speaking about. Can you hear me?
Okay. I want to acknowledge the governments and organizations here:
the OSCE, the European Union, the British Embassy, the NGO Counterpart
International, all steadfast partners in the effort to promote and
protect human rights worldwide.
The men and women we honor here today have toiled and sacrificed to
make human rights a reality for the people of Armenia. Their stories
show us that solutions to big problems can start with the actions
of one or a few people. Change begins with a group of courageous
activists who fight to stop environmental degradation so Armenians
can live healthier lives, begins with journalists who raise awareness
about human rights violations, and a dedicated public servant who
pushes the police force to reform.
The United States knows from long experience that if you want to have
a stable, prosperous society, you need an accountable, effective
government, you need a dynamic, free economy, and you need a civil
society that supports the rights and dignity of all people. The United
States believes that accountable government and leaders are one of
the most important elements of successful societies.
So although we honor these men and women tonight for defending human
rights, we also acknowledge them as committed to building a stronger
Armenia. The United States will stand with those who defend the rights
of men and women, who work toward a future where every person can
live up to his or her God-given potential, and for democracy that
holds such great promise for Armenia's future. The United States and
I personally believe strongly that Armenia can have a very bright
future filled with opportunities for all of your people.
So let us all keep working together to forge the partnerships that
carry us toward the goal of a time here in Armenia and around the
world where all people are given that chance and where governments
protect the rights of their people, look toward the future to determine
the best path forward, create peace, prosperity, and progress for
all. Thank you all very much. (Applause.)
Scoop.co.nz
June 5 2012
New Zealand
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 11:42 am
Press Release: US State Department
Remarks at the Universal Rights Award Ceremony
Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
Yerevan, Armenia
June 4, 2012
Thank you very much, Ambassador, and it is such a pleasure to be
here in Yerevan at the U.S. Embassy. Let me acknowledge some of the
partners that the Ambassador was speaking about. Can you hear me?
Okay. I want to acknowledge the governments and organizations here:
the OSCE, the European Union, the British Embassy, the NGO Counterpart
International, all steadfast partners in the effort to promote and
protect human rights worldwide.
The men and women we honor here today have toiled and sacrificed to
make human rights a reality for the people of Armenia. Their stories
show us that solutions to big problems can start with the actions
of one or a few people. Change begins with a group of courageous
activists who fight to stop environmental degradation so Armenians
can live healthier lives, begins with journalists who raise awareness
about human rights violations, and a dedicated public servant who
pushes the police force to reform.
The United States knows from long experience that if you want to have
a stable, prosperous society, you need an accountable, effective
government, you need a dynamic, free economy, and you need a civil
society that supports the rights and dignity of all people. The United
States believes that accountable government and leaders are one of
the most important elements of successful societies.
So although we honor these men and women tonight for defending human
rights, we also acknowledge them as committed to building a stronger
Armenia. The United States will stand with those who defend the rights
of men and women, who work toward a future where every person can
live up to his or her God-given potential, and for democracy that
holds such great promise for Armenia's future. The United States and
I personally believe strongly that Armenia can have a very bright
future filled with opportunities for all of your people.
So let us all keep working together to forge the partnerships that
carry us toward the goal of a time here in Armenia and around the
world where all people are given that chance and where governments
protect the rights of their people, look toward the future to determine
the best path forward, create peace, prosperity, and progress for
all. Thank you all very much. (Applause.)