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2008 Elections
Darfur: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton
Posted on Thursday March 27, 2008
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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton www.hillaryclinton.com
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We need, also, to begin to be serious about Darfur. Everyday we fail to act, the betrayal of fundamental values. The peace keeping force has not been deployed for reasons many of you know- objections by members of the security counsel among others. The United States has to be pushing much more aggressively to get that done.
February 25, 2008
Remarks on Foreign Policy at the George Washington University
On an amendment to the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act which she introduced to address the Bush Administration’s response to the crisis in Darfur
The continued suffering of children and families in Darfur is unacceptable. The continuation of the killings, rapes and violence is distressing, and I add my voice to those urging immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties. I urge the Administration to create real consequences for all who commit attacks, block the deployment of AU/UN Hybrid peacekeeping operation in Darfur, or obstruct the peace process in Darfur. While we push for action to stop the violence, this reporting requirement will help sustain attention to this crisis.
December 7, 2007
Statement on an amendment to the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act
On Efforts & Aid to Africa & Darfur
Equally important are the growing ranks of democracies in Africa -- some established, some new -- which will be the engines of Africa's future. We should target these countries for aid and other forms of support and work with them to strengthen regional institutions such as the African Union. The AU seeks to emulate the European Union by requiring and supporting democracy among its members, but it has a long way to go. It has thus far failed even to denounce the blatant political corruption and brutality of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe. It must also develop the ability to act with sufficient strength and speed to stop mass atrocities, such as those in Darfur.
Our interests in Africa are strategic, not just humanitarian. They include al Qaeda's efforts to seek safe havens in failed states in the Horn of Africa and the growing competition with other global players, including China, for Africa's natural resources. The long-term solution, for us as well as for Africa, is to help Africans develop both the will and the capability to address their own problems and help the continent live up to its vast potential.
November/December 2007 Essay, “Security & Opportunity for the 21st Century,” Foreign Affairs
Excerpt about the conflict in Darfur from Foreign Affairs ‘Campaign 2008’ essay series
Nor can diplomacy alone stop the perpetrators of genocide and crimes against humanity in places such as Darfur. But soldiers are not the answer to every problem.
When such institutions work well, they enhance our influence. When they do not work, their procedures serve as pretexts for endless delays, as in the case of Darfur, or descend into farce, as in the case of Sudan's election to the UN Commission on Human Rights.
November/December 2007 Excerpts from “Security and Opportunity for the Twenty-First Century,” Foreign Affairs
I applaud the passage of this important amendment to address the tragedy unfolding in Darfur. Requiring this comprehensive report is a step toward ensuring U.S. policy in the region addresses the current realities on the ground. We must face the fact that the status quo isn’t working. The United States must act with greater urgency to help bring an end to the violence, and I hope this report will encourage these planning efforts
September 18, 2007
Remarks on Amendment to ensure oversight of US action in Darfur
This resolution is a signal that Khartoum will be held accountable for ending the violence in Darfur. . . .Despite repeated assurances, President Bashir has yet to fully facilitate the deployment of the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission to Darfur. The United States, as well the international community, must move to address the current realities on the ground.
August 2, 2007
Press Release, “Clinton Applauds Passage of Resolution Calling for Immediate Action in Darfur”, Senate Website
On troops going to Darfur…
I agree completely that what we need to do is start acting instead of talking.
That means accelerating the United Nations peacekeeping forces along with the African Union. It means moving more quickly on divestment and sanctions on the Sudanese government, including trying to use the diplomacy to get China involved.
And, finally, it does mean a no-fly zone. We can do it in a way that doesn’t endanger humanitarian relief.
…I think NATO has to be there with the no-fly zone, and I think that only the United States can provide the logistical support and the air lift to make a no-fly zone and the actual delivery of humanitarian aid work.
…American ground troops I don’t think belong in Darfur at this time. I think we need to focus on the United Nations peacekeeping troops and the African Union troops.
We’ve got to figure out what we’re doing in Iraq, where our troops are stretched thin, and Afghanistan, where we’re losing the fight to al Qaeda and bin Laden.
July 23, 2007
Transcript, Democratic Presidential Debate, Charleston, SC
There are three things we have to do immediately. Move the peacekeepers that finally the United Nations and the African Union have agreed to into Sudan as soon as possible. In order for them to be effective, there has to be airlift and logistical support, and that can only come either unilaterally from the United States or from NATO. I prefer NATO. And finally, we should have a no-fly zone over Sudan because the Sudanese governments bomb the villages before and after the Janjawid come. And we should make it very clear to the government in Khartoum we’re putting up a no-fly zone; if they fly into it, we will shoot down their planes. Is the only way to get their attention.
June 28, 2007
Transcript, Democratic Presidential Debate, Washington, DC
There are three things we have to do immediately. Move the peacekeepers--that, finally, the United Nations and the African Union have agreed to--into Sudan as soon as possible. In order for them to be effective, there has to be airlift and logistical support, and that can only come either unilaterally from the United States or from NATO. I prefer NATO. And finally, we should have a no-fly zone over Sudan because the Sudanese governments bomb the villages before and after the Janjiwid come. And we should make it very clear to the government in Khartoum we're putting up a no-fly zone; if they fly into it, we will shoot down their planes. Is the only way to get their attention?
June 28, 2007
Excerpt, Democratic Primary Debate, Howard University, Washington, DC
We have a moral duty and a responsibility under international law to stand up for the safety of the millions of civilians in Darfur who remain vulnerable to attack. Action by the United States, in concert with the international community, is long overdue. We need to respond quickly to the African Union's request for UN peacekeepers in Darfur, and we need to provide those peacekeepers with a strong mandate and the resources required to protect civilians. The United States should apply all points of pressure to ensure that the Government of Sudan accepts a robust UN mission, ceases attacks against civilians, and neutralizes the Janjaweed. We should hold all parties accountable to their commitments under the Darfur Peace Agreement, and we should immediately strengthen the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS). I again urge the President to support these measures, to appoint a Presidential Envoy to Sudan, and to address the related situations of concern in eastern Chad and the Central African Republic.
August 2006
Response, Darfur Scorecard
