Secy State Hillary Clinton Sends Message to Women of Congo

American Secretary of State Hilllary Rodham ClintonUnable to communicate her main Africa trip message through traditional media outlets — obsessed with Hillary’s news conference commentary and not Secretary Clinton’s job as America’s Secretary of State — Hillary Clinton wrote an Op Ed piece for People magazine reviewing America’s commitment to the women of Africa.

Secretary Clinton says: “There is an old Congolese proverb that says, “No matter how long the night, the day is sure to come.” The day must come when the women of the eastern Congo can walk freely again, to tend their fields, play with their children and collect firewood and water without fear. They live in a region of unrivaled natural beauty and rich resources. They are strong and resilient. They could, if given the opportunity, drive economic and social progress that would make their country both peaceful and prosperous.

Working together, we will banish sexual violence into the dark past, where it belongs, and help the Congolese people seize the opportunities of a new day. “