Beware, Bashir: Here Comes Hillary

by Michelle . · 2008-12-02 11:58:00 UTC
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Much has been made in the genocide/mass atrocity advocacy community about Obama's choice of Susan Rice as US Ambassador to the UN, but I would be remiss not to also acknowledge the critical importance of the appointment of Hillary Clinton as our new Secretary of State.

The New Zealand Herald has a great op-ed about Obama's "utterly pragmatic" appointments to his national security team:

"The appointment of Mrs Clinton and the ongoing presence of Robert Gates, an equally opinionated Republican, as Defence Secretary to oversee wars in Iraq and Afghanistan suggest decision-making will become more contested and considered.

More compellingly still, their pragmatism indicates the US will become more interventionist if the cause is judged to be right or a failing state threatens international peace and security."

The op-ed also predicts that the complex situation in Darfur will be an "early test of Mrs Clinton's diplomatic credentials."

Personally, I can't think of anyone I would trust more to take it on. DarfurScores.org awarded Senator Clinton with an A and A+ for her support of Darfur-related legislation, and she has repeated called on President Bush to commit to more aggressive action to end the genocide.

Clinton's support of the movement long precedes her presidential bid, and the she reiterated that commitment during her campaign, promising strong American leadership against impunity for genocide and crimes against humanity.

"As president, I will make it absolutely clear that the United States and the world must no longer tolerate mass atrocities and crimes against humanity, especially and including genocide."

Now Senator Clinton has the opportunity to pursue this same commitment as Secretary of State. Join the Genocide Intervention Network by sending a message to Senator Clinton expressing the urgent need to prioritize Darfur in the new administration.

Michelle . has been involved in various activist endeavors, including the Teach Against Genocide pilot campaigns.
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