Thomas A. Shannon's Remarks As Prepared for Delivery at the Inter-American Press Association Meeting
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Thomas A. Shannon's Remarks As Prepared for Delivery at the Inter-American Press Association Meeting
ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON'S REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY AT THE INTER-AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETING, MEXICO CITY, AS RELEASED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OCTOBER 2, 2006SPEAKER: THOMAS A. SHANNON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS[*] SHANNON: Thank you very much for allowing me to speak here today. From our point of view, this is an important event, an important conference, and an important way for us to underscore our commitment to freedom of the press in the Americas. And more broadly, internationally, recognizing the important role the press plays not only in informing populations, and informing political dialogue, but also acting as a voice for civil society. And recognizing that, in an increasingly, profoundly democratic Americas, the role of civil society plays only becomes more important as governments and political parties become, not controllers of actions but facilitators of actions, and responders to constituents who organi...See the full content of this document
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