Hillary Clinton on the Appointment of António Guterres as UN Secretary General
Today,
Hillary Clinton released the following statement on the official
appointment of António Guterres as the next United Nations
Secretary-General:
“I would like to extend my warmest
congratulations to António Guterres on his appointment as the next
Secretary-General of the United Nations. Throughout his career, Mr.
Guterres has proven himself to be an advocate for human rights and a
champion for the most vulnerable. As UN High Commissioner for Refugees,
he provided help and hope to millions of men, women and children who
have been forced to flee from their homes. And he is a
consensus-builder who can bring people together to advance common
interests and address common challenges. I was heartened that Mr.
Guterres indicated that gender equality will be a top priority when
filling senior positions. I strongly support efforts that increase
diversity in UN leadership. And if I’m elected President of the United
States, I look forward to working with Mr. Guterres and all of our
partners to help shape a more peaceful and prosperous future for every
global citizen.”
- Hillary
Rodham Clinton, left, Secretary of State of the United States of
America shakes hands with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Antonio Guterres, right, during the UNHCR Intergovernmental event at the
ministerial level of Member States of the United Nations, at the
European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland,
Wednesday Dec. 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Keystone/Martial Trezzini)
