When she is away on foreign travel and has to miss an event or wants to mark a special occasion, Mme. Secretary sends a video message along for the participants. Here are some video messages she left for events today.
Video Remarks for the National Archives "Heritage Award"
Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 14, 2012
I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you tonight. But I am delighted to have
the chance to thank the National Archives and its Foundation for
preserving the records of our democracy and bringing them to life for
the American people. You inspire us to learn more about our history and
to share our stories and experiences with people around the globe.
It is so fitting that the foundation has chosen to honor Jacquie Mars
and the Mars family as the first recipient of its Heritage Award.
Jacquie and the Mars family have worked to inspire a deep appreciation
of America's heritage. Tonight you will hear all about how they have
given their time, energy, and money to promote American art, culture,
and history.
But Mars has also been a shining example of corporate social
responsibility. It has supported development across Africa, training
cocoa farmers and championing education in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. In
2010, I was pleased to give Mars a State Department award in recognition
of this work.
As the State Department works to promote U.S. business overseas, we
need more “corporate ambassadors” like Mars. They strengthen the
American brand, creating export opportunities for American products and
making American firms the most sought after employers in the world.
Jacquie, thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do. Please accept my heartfelt congratulations.
Remarks for International Center for Journalists
Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 14, 2012
I am delighted to join you in honoring journalists for their commitment
to the truth, and celebrating the field of journalism for helping to
build a world that is more free and more fair.
Journalists expose corruption and highlight issues that are critical
to our common future – from election transparency in the Balkans to
human trafficking in Asia. This can be difficult, dangerous work. You
ask the tough questions, travel to the most remote places, and put your
lives on the line each and every day. You tell the stories that need to
be told and shed light on issues that have been hidden in the shadows.
As Secretary of State, I appreciate the role of the media in keeping
government officials accountable. Because a free press is key to any
thriving democracy. I commend the work of the International Center for
Journalists for promoting quality journalism around the world.
Congratulations to each of you and thank you for your invaluable
contributions.
Video Remarks for the New Deal for Fragile States
Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 14, 2012
I want to thank all of you for highlighting the unique needs of fragile and conflict-affected states.
We all know the statistics. Right now, these states are home to 1.5
billion people. So far, not one of these states is on track to meet a
single Millennium Development goal by 2015.
The New Deal for Fragile States, which you have developed from the
very beginning, is an exciting and fresh approach that has the chance to
deliver real results. It recognizes that promoting peace and
prosperity in a fragile state is a long, difficult road—and it starts
with a few clear priorities, from a legitimate political system to
improved justice, stronger security, more economic opportunities. It
requires dialogue with counterparts from other Ministries and
Parliaments, between civil society and government. It takes leadership
from within each country—and all of us working together to support these
priorities.
That’s why the United States is proud to be a partner and champion of
your work. Delivering better results to enable peaceful and prosperous
countries is central to our foreign policy and humanitarian priorities.
We also must work to include society’s most marginalized groups –
especially women and girls. Bring together civil society and
government to promote a more inclusive set of processes.
If we promote these ideals and harness the opportunities presented by
this New Deal, we can create lasting change for these 1.5 billion
people. Thank you for being agents of change in your communities and
countries.
