While, for a second time in two attempts at island vacations, the Secretary of State has been chased by a hurricane, she has nonetheless issued strong statements against terrorist attacks today and yesterday. In the midst of East Hampton, Long Island, her current vacation spot, being evacuated as Hurricane Irene approaches the NY metro area, the intrepid SOS made sure that her voice registered regarding recent, horrific attacks.
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DCAugust 26, 2011I was shocked and saddened to learn of yesterday's firebombing of a casino in Monterrey, Mexico. The United States strongly condemns this brutal attack and all acts of criminal violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who were killed and injured.
President Calderon, the Mexican government and the Mexican people have shown great courage and determination in facing the challenges and threats posed by transnational criminal organizations. The United States will continue to assist Mexico's efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations in strict accordance with Mexican law and respect for Mexican sovereignty. We stand by Mexico now and always as a committed partner and friend.
I would bet you did not even know that happened. I did not until I saw the press statement. Neither did I know about this until I received the press release.
Attack on the United Nations in Nigeria
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of StateWashington, DCAugust 26, 2011The United States strongly condemns today's terrorist attack on United Nations offices in Abuja, Nigeria. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who were killed and injured.
There is no justification for this violence. These individuals were working to promote peace, expand opportunity and build a safer and more prosperous nation. The United Nations has been working side by side with Nigeria for more than five decades and the United States strongly supports its efforts. Vicious terrorist attacks such as these only strengthen our resolve and commitment to the work of the United Nations and the people of Nigeria.
Poor HRC, always getting chased off islands by hurricanes! Not to mention the reputation she has attained for causing earthquakes by her very presence. (Yes, some are blaming the east coast earthquake of last week on her having been in DC just prior. Well, she does rock my world!)
Some of you might remember the last time she tried, officially, to take a vacation and the doings around that. It was in Bermuda in August 2009 (yes, it has been that long since the last one). If you do not remember, or never saw the tangential stories of the day, here is the original post about that situation along with a surprise treat for Davey's fans.
A Special Relationship
The upshot of all that is that we never heard another thing about the Uighurs on Bermuda, but Al Megrahi's name is in the air again along with his tyrannical and perverted savior and protector who kept a photo album of HRC's predecessor as SOS, Condi Rice, which totally creeps me out! It was Scotland's "bad" to let Al Megrahi out. So Davey lost that round. Old times tend to resurge.
Speaking of surges, everybody batten down and stay safe. Make preps and follow advisement. Love you all. If you do not see me for awhile, it will be that I have lost power. Oh, Lord! Me? Powerless? God said, "You always have been!"
Happy Women's Equality Day. Hillary won the August 2009 stand-off. She is still with us. Davey is gone. The Guantanamo guys are causing no trouble in Bermuda, and Gadhfi is on his slow way to justice as will be Al Megrahi.
Hillary hunts the bad guys. I love her style!
