This one is very emotional, mentioning her own family ( i guess she should since Meles gave her and her family a home in Ethiopia), but it is a very personal statement . Shocking-actually not shocking. Someone should check on Fraser she might need to be institutionalized
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> Subject: Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on the Death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, August 21, 2012
> Date: August 21, 2012 5:01:12 PM EDT
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> USUN PRESS RELEASE # 171
> August 21, 2012
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> Statement by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to
> the United Nations, on the Death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, August
> 21, 2012
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> I am profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of my close friend and
> cherished colleague, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia. My family
> and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife, Azeb, and
> their children, and to the Government and people of Ethiopia. Prime
> Minister Meles leaves behind an indelible legacy of major contributions
> to Ethiopia, Africa, and the world. His loss will be greatly felt in so
> many places in so many ways.
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> The Prime Minister's decades-long commitment to Ethiopia's development
> and his tireless efforts to liberate his proud people from famine,
> poverty, and disease stand as testament to his leadership and vision.
> Equally valuable have been his myriad contributions to the promotion of
> peace and security across Africa, notably including: his crucial support
> for the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
> that ended Sudan's long-running civil war and led to the birth of
> Africa's newest nation, South Sudan; his determined fight against
> terrorism and extremism, especially in Somalia; and his energetic
> efforts to end the conflicts in Liberia and Burundi
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> Throughout, Prime Minister Meles helped to strengthen the African Union.
> Under his leadership, Ethiopia also made impressive contributions to the
> United Nations. From climate change to the Millennium Development Goals,
> from conflict prevention and mediation to peacekeeping, Prime Minister
> Meles and Ethiopia gave selflessly to the most important causes the UN
> championed in Africa and around the world.
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> The United States will remain deeply committed to continuing the
> partnership Prime Minister Meles forged between our two countries, and
> to furthering our work to promote development, democracy and human
> rights, and regional peace and security.
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> Like so many others, I will miss him deeply.
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Received on Wed Aug 22 2012 - 01:30:54 EDT
