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News ReleaseMadeleine Albright and William Cohen to Co-Chair Genocide Prevention Task ForceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2007 Contact:
Press Conference Video: Brandon Grove's Remarks Madeleine Albright's Remarks William Cohen's Remarks (Washington, DC) Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense William Cohen today announced that they will co-chair a Genocide Prevention Task Force jointly convened by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the American Academy of Diplomacy, and the United States Institute of Peace. The Task Force will generate practical recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities. "The world agrees that genocide is unacceptable and yet genocide and mass killings continue. Our challenge is to match words to deeds and stop allowing the unacceptable. That task, simple on the surface, is in fact one of the most persistent puzzles of our times. We have a duty to find the answer before the vow of 'never again' is once again betrayed," said Secretary Albright. "We are convinced that the U.S. government can and must do better in preventing genocidea crime that threatens not only our values but our national interests," said Secretary Cohen. The Task Force includes: Senator John Danforth, Senator Tom Daschle, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, Mr. Michael Gerson, Secretary Dan Glickman, Secretary Jack Kemp, Judge Gabrielle Kirk McDonald, Ambassador Tom Pickering, Ms. Julia Taft, Mr. Vin Weber and General Anthony Zinni. "The Task Force will harness tremendous expertise from across the spectrum and include distinguished Americans with experience in politics, diplomacy, economics, humanitarian and military affairs," said Ambassador Brandon Grove, Executive Director of the Genocide Prevention Task Force. "It is a unique partnership of organizations and individuals that care deeply about preventing genocide." The Task Force will issue a report in December 2008. The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe. In the News ArchivesNews Releases ArchivesRelated ResourcesContact |
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