All articles from: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) – Beijing+15 Regional Review Meeting
Posted on November 3, 2009
I welcome the opportunity to speak before the ECE Regional Review Meeting. The United States looks forward to participating in Beijing+15 next March. We are pleased that it will emphasize the “sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges.”
Read moreNational American Indian Heritage Month – Presidential Proclamation
Posted on November 3, 2009
Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.
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