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Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
2013 Women in the World Summit - April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013
Thank you so much. Oh, what a wonderful occasion for me to be back here, the fourth Women in the World conference I've been privileged to attend, introduced by the founder, creator, and my friend, Tina Brown. When one thinks about this annual conference it really is intended to, and I believe has, focused attention on the global challenges facing women from equal rights and education, to human slavery, literacy, the power of the media and technology to affect change in women's futures and so much else. And for that […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Acceptance Speech, Speeches
Distinguished International Leadership Award Atlantic Council - May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
Thank you very much, Henry. That was incredibly generous. It means a great deal to me personally. Henry's been a very good friend and a very willing counselor over the course of my tenure as Secretary of State. He's also going to be celebrating a birthday this spring, so an early Happy Birthday. But he truly is such a remarkably astute and indefatigable presence in the world. He got up here and tried to pretend that when he goes places people talk to him about me. (Laughter) That was such […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks on International Human Rights Day - Dec. 6, 2011
December 6, 2011
Good evening, and let me express my deep honor and pleasure at being here. I want to thank Director General Tokayev and Ms. Wyden along with other ministers, ambassadors, excellencies, and UN partners. This weekend, we will celebrate Human Rights Day, the anniversary of one of the great accomplishments of the last century. Beginning in 1947, delegates from six continents devoted themselves to drafting a declaration that would enshrine the fundamental rights and freedoms of people everywhere. In the aftermath of World War II, many nations pressed for a statement […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Floor Speech - U.S. Senate, Speeches
Hillary Clinton Iraq War Vote Speech- Oct. 10, 2002
March 10, 2002
In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery capability and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort and sanctuary to terrorists including Al Qaeda members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare and will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons. Should he succeed in that endeavor, he could alter the political and security landscape […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Third Anniversary Celebration - Sept. 26, 2013
September 26, 2013
This is so exciting oh my goodness. Thank you Radha for that introduction, but so much more than that thanks for your leadership, and thanks to all of you who are here on behalf of this important cause. I want to thank Kathy Calvin at the United Nations Foundation, Chris Paul Thurston who nurtured the Alliance at the State Department and all of you friends, investors, supporters who have helped to the Alliance grow so rapidly. I can't believe it's the third anniversary of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves, […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Forum on Small States Opening Session - Oct. 1, 2012
October 1, 2012
Thank you very much, Foreign Minister, and thanks also to the Secretary General and the UN General Assembly President for their remarks and for their leadership. I'm delighted to have been invited by Singapore to join you at the Forum of Small States to mark the 20th anniversary of its founding. I think organizing this event and the program that follows this opening provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the issues that we face as a global community, and in particular, the roles and responsibilities that small states have. […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Internet Freedom - Feb. 15, 2011
February 15, 2011
Thank you all very much and good afternoon. It is a pleasure, once again, to be back on the campus of the George Washington University, a place that I have spent quite a bit of time in all different settings over the last now nearly 20 years. I'd like especially to thank President Knapp and Provost Lerman, because this is a great opportunity for me to address such a significant issue, and one which deserves the attention of citizens, governments, and I know is drawing that attention. And perhaps today […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Keynote Address, Speeches
Remarks at 48th Munich Security Conference - Feb. 4, 2012
February 4, 2012
Thank you very much. This is a first, with both Secretary Panetta and I here together. But I think that it speaks volumes about the importance that we place on this conference, Wolfgang, and on the significance of the alliance that has grown so strong over the last 50 years. It is also a great personal pleasure for me to be back in Munich with so many colleagues and friends. I wish to thank one of them, my friend, the Foreign Minister, Westerwelle, for his important comments. And I also […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
categories: Resignation Speech, Speeches
Farewell to the State Department - Feb. 1, 2013
February 1, 2013
Thank you. Thank you. Well, just standing here, looking out at all of you, the people I have been honored to serve and lead and work with over the last four years, is an incredible experience. When I came into this building as the secretary of state four years ago and received such a warm welcome, I knew there was something really special about this place, and that having the honor to lead the State Department and USAID would be unique and singular, exciting and challenging. It has been all […]
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Speeches
Human Rights Campaign Americans for Marriage Equality- March 18, 2013
March 18, 2013
A little over a year ago in Geneva, I told the nations of the world that gay rights are human rights and human rights are gay rights, and that the United States would be a leader in defending those rights. Now there were some countries that did not want to hear that. But I believe America is at its best when we champion the freedom and dignity of every human being. That's who we are. It's in our DNA. And as Secretary of State, I had the privilege to represent […]