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<p>It is a diplomatic note and quite correct in what it says about the
value of unesco. </p>
<p>Quite a pity that politics on both sides vitiated what we till recently
a proactive relationship. </p>
<p>--srs (htc one x)<br>
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<p>On 9 November 2013 4:41:46 PM "Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro"
<salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro@gmail.com> wrote:</p>
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<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear All,<br><br></div>The US just lost its vote in
UNESCO. See the Statement released by the US Gov:<br><br><div
style="font-weight:bold;font-size:120%;margin:0px 0px 0.3em;padding:0px"><a
href="http://usun.state.gov/briefing/statements/217394.htm"
target="_blank">U.S. Mission to the United Nations: Statement on the Loss
of U.S. Vote at UNESCO</a></div>
<div
style="font-size:90%;font-style:italic;color:rgb(102,102,102);margin:0px 0px 0.3em;padding:0px">11/08/2013
08:54 PM EST</div>
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<p style="text-align:center" align="center">AS DELIVERED</p>
<p>Today the United States lost its vote in the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General
Conference as a result of legislative restrictions that prohibit the
U.S. from paying its dues. While these restrictions are motivated by
concerns that we share, the loss of the United States' vote in UNESCO
diminishes our influence within an organization that is looked to around
the world for leadership on issues of importance to our country,
including the rights of women and girls, Internet governance, freedom of
the press, and the recognition and protection of cultural heritage.
The Obama Administration has called upon Congress to approve legislative
changes that would allow needed flexibility in the application of these
statutory restrictions.</p>
<p>U.S. leadership in UNESCO matters. As such, the United States will
remain engaged with the organization in every possible capacity,
including attending meetings, participating in debates, and maintaining
our seat as an elected member of the Executive Board until 2015.</p><br></div>
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