SECRETARY-GENERAL EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF FORMER U.S. SENATOR MOYNIHAN
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the family and friends of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, the former United States Senator and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, who passed away yesterday.� Throughout his rich and varied life, Senator Moynihan displayed exceptional intellect, vision and passion on a range of issues in the domestic and international arenas alike.� He was a steadfast advocate of the core ideals of the United Nations, from the promotion of international rule of law to the work for social and economic justice.� Although sometimes critical of the way the Organization worked, he retained and expressed a deep and abiding belief in the need to balance national interests with a commitment to multilateralism.� His courage, character and unforgettable flair will be remembered and missed by many people, not only in his own country, but around the world.
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