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REMARKS COMMEMORATING 100 YEARS OF ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE FROM HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, SECRETARY OF STATE, PARLIAMENT (NOVEMBER 1, 2012)
The United States stood with you for your first 100 years of
independence, and we will stand with you for the next 100
By Hillary Clinton
izens of Albania, to work hard to
make this next election a success
I am delighted to be here and that reflects the depth of your com-
to have this opportunity to speak mitment to democracy.
before this parliament of a free, At the same time, it’s always
independent, sovereign, demo- important to remind ourselves that
cratic Albania. (Applause.) Mr. consolidating democracy requires
President, Madam Speaker, Mr. more than elections. It requires
Prime Minister, members of par- the rule of law. It requires strong
liament, the honor is especially institutions, including an effective
great because I am joining you in and impartial judiciary. It requires
celebrating your jubilee – 100 openness in government so citi-
years of independence. That was zens can hold us, hold leaders, ac-
a hard-fought victory. countable. Attributes like these en-
As I walked with – I love saying sure that democracy delivers
Madam Speaker – with Speaker concrete results to the people. And
Topalli through the halls, I saw the when those are subverted, there
photographs of your predecessors. needs to be accountability.
So much has happened over the Secondly, I urge you to tackle
last 100 years, but one thing has the problem that afflicts so many
been constant: The United States democracies in the world today,
of America has been your friend namely, corruption. This is a fight
and your partner, and we are very every country must wage and win,
proud of that. (Applause.) because all over the world, corrup-
Our ties have only strengthened tion is a cancer that eats away at
and multiplied. And it is not only societies. It drains resources, it
between our governments, it is be- blocks economic growth, it shields
tween our people. The American incompetent and unethical lead-
and Albanian people share the ca- ers, and perhaps worst of all, it
US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, during her speech, about the commemoration of 100 years of Albanian independence,
pacity to demonstrate resilience creates a culture of impunity that
and resolve. You, like us, have been at the Albanian Parliament. saps people of their will to improve
determined to be free, to build a their own lives and communities.
thriving democracy and a flour- There’s no easy to answer to
ishing economy. You, like us, hold ing an enterprise fund. (Applause.) sentatives of the people engage in have a vote on that particular this. It’s as old as human nature.
a fierce desire to put past struggles As President, President Clinton did debates and vote openly on the membership application, we will I’m sure if there were an easy an-
behind you and achieve a future establish an enterprise fund to laws of the land, activities that tell all who will listen how strongly swer, the world would have solved
of peace and opportunity for all. bring U.S. investment back to Al- were once impossible. we support you. (Applause.) this a long time ago. Rooting out
I am very grateful for this part- bania, supported democratic elec- Back then, your economy was Albania and the Albanian peo- corruption demands constant ef-
nership and our historic friend- tions here, and worked with Alba- closed, and you have worked hard ple deserve a place in the European fort and a shared commitment. No
ship, just as I am grateful for the nia and our NATO allies to protect to open it, to create the conditions family of nations. That is not only matter your party, no matter your
contributions that thousands of Kosovo and restore stability to the for entrepreneurship, trade, and good for you, it will make this con- differences, I urge all of Albania’s
Albanians have made to my own region. And then five years ago, investment, laying the foundation tinent more peaceful and secure. leaders to summon the political
country. You know so well that Al- President George Bush became the for even better economic oppor- But in order for that to happen, will to work together, to confront
banian Americans serve in our first sitting president to visit Al- tunity ahead. the next months pose critical de- this threat to your independence.
government and our armed forces. bania. (Applause.) And in 2009, Back then, Albania was the land cisions for you here in this hall, And that points to the final
They are entrepreneurs and teach- President Obama was proud to of hundreds of thousands of con- for your government, and for your challenge that I want to raise with
ers, engineers and artists, religious welcome you, along with Croatia, crete bunkers, evidence of the mis- people. As a friend and admirer of you, one that is relevant to every-
leaders, and they run some of the as our newest members in NATO. trust that the communist leaders Albania, there are a few challenges thing else I’ve mentioned. For Al-
best restaurants in the world. (Ap- I am here today at this mile- felt not only toward other nations, in particular I hope you will meet. bania’s democracy to thrive, Alba-
plause.) stone in your nation’s history with but toward their own people. Now They are vital to your long-term nia’s leaders will need to build a
Albanian culture is a rich com- a message for all the people of Al- you are a valued member of NATO, progress. culture of cooperation that tran-
ponent of American life. I came to bania. The United States stood a valued participant in the Inter- First, please work to ensure that scends political differences, what
know that well as a senator from with you for your first 100 years national Security Force in your upcoming elections are free Alexis de Tocqueville, the great
New York for eight years. And Mr. of independence, and we will stand Afghanistan, and I express my con- and fair and seen as such by the historian of America’s early years,
President, I was deeply honored with you for the next 100, and the dolences for the first loss of an Al- entire world. That is first and fore- termed the habits of the heart.
to receive earlier today the Order 100 after that, and the 100 after banian soldier there. And you are most so that the people of Albania They’re at the core of every suc-
of the National Flag. I will forever that. (Applause.) moving toward full integration into can have faith in the results and cessful democracy.
cherish that. (Applause.) It was yet As I was sitting in the chair be- Europe as you seek accession to trust in you as their leaders. It’s Now, this is a challenge some
another symbol of the strong hind me, looking out at all of you the European Union. also an important signal to the EU countries are never able to meet,
friendship between us. and seeing your faces and thinking This is all grounds for celebra- that Albania’s politics can function but I believe Albania can. Now,
A hundred years ago this about your parents and your tion. But I think we all know that smoothly and without strife. I again, I have personal experience
month, U.S. President Woodrow grandparents and your great- Americans and Albanians can know many of you are focused on with this. As a Democratic senator,
Wilson defended Albania’s inde- grandparents and all they endured never be satisfied. We have to ask this issue and are taking steps now I frequently worked with Repub-
pendence and stopped your coun- – invasions, occupation, commu- ourselves, what more can we do? to put a clear and effective process licans across the aisle to solve
try from being partitioned in the nist dictatorship, severe deprava- How much better can we make life into place, and I commend you for problems, to deal with issues that
aftermath of World War I. tion – it’s hard to believe today for those whom we serve? You can- that. affected my state and my country.
Through the decades that followed, that not long ago, Albania was the not stop now. You have the poten- As someone who has been in And you may have noticed that I
American leaders, Democrats and most isolated country in Europe. tial to become a model, not just politics, and run in very contested now serve as Secretary of State for
Republicans alike, repeatedly You had none of what you have to- for this region, not just for Europe, elections, and have won some and President Obama, my former ri-
stepped forward to support your day: political and social freedoms, but for the world. (Applause.) lost others, I know how hard poli- val.
rights and your freedoms, not only self-determination, and opportu- And the United States has a tics in the modern world can be. People around the world still
here in Albania but throughout the nity. So many Albanians had to great stake in your success. We not (Applause.) And I can also attest ask me how can President Obama
region. leave the families and places they only want to see our relationship to how elections draw the world’s and I work together every day as
I appreciated greatly the kind loved to seek those elsewhere. grow even stronger, we want to see attention, because with Twitter partners when we fought so hard
words of the Speaker about the But you have so much to cele- you grow even stronger. (Ap- and Facebook and instantaneous against each other. Believe me, I
role that the United States played brate now. This jubilee is not just plause.) We want to see your econ- communications, you have to as- did everything I could to beat him.
in quickly reestablishing relations about the past. It is a challenge to omy, your democracy be the envy sume everything will be known, (Applause.) But he won, and then
with Albania in 1991 under Presi- what you will become in the fu- of people everywhere. We fully en- will be seen, which is good for he asked me to be his Secretary of
dent George H.W. Bush. And, of ture. dorse Albania’s EU aspirations be- democracy, but it puts an extra State. And so when I’m asked how,
course, I was very honored and de- Twenty years ago, you were just cause we think that will make you burden on those of us who are how can two people who said ter-
lighted to once again hear what emerging from the yoke of com- stronger. It will also be good for leaders. So I urge not only leaders rible things about each other,
my husband had done, establish- munism; now, the elected repre- Europe, and although we don’t of Albania, but the people, the cit- 10 
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each other, how can you two work cious gift. It is hard to find in
6. Mailing address; together? I will tell you it’s a very, many places in this region and
7. Address in your home country; very simple answer. We both love elsewhere. Cherish it. Use it as an-
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PPEERRSSOONNAALL AANNDD So I hope that you, too, can find These are tough questions to
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believe that about yourself. But at for your further progress for mov-
the end, putting individual interests ing, as you rightly belong, into the
and party interests behind national European Union, the United
interests is what democratic leaders States will support you in these
are called to do. (Applause.) difficult decisions. (Applause.) We
Although the Albanian people believe that we’re in this together,
can trace your history back thou- the United States and Albania.
sands of years, this upcoming pe- We know what kind of world
riod may be one of the most con- we want for our children and fu-
sequential you have faced, as to ture generations. It is a world of
how you consolidate forever the opportunity and tolerance and in-
gift of democracy for future gen- clusivity. It is a world of human
erations. And there are questions rights that cover everyone, that
that you, and only you, have to give every person the chance to
ask and answer: Will Albania con- fulfill his or her God-given poten-
tinue to put into place the building tial. And as leaders of democracies
blocks of good governance? Will in the 21st century, it is our
the leaders continue to earn the solemn obligation to deliver these
people’s trust and ensure that gov- results for the people who put
ernment delivers results? Will you their faith in us.
put aside personal and party pol- I look out at you and I see the
itics for the good of the country? future. I believe you will face the
Will you make reforms that sup- challenges and seize the opportu-
port economic growth by creating nities of the century ahead. And
opportunities for all Albanians? I, for one, will be cheering you on
Will you fight corruption that ad- and telling everyone who will lis-
vantages the few at the expense ten if you want to see true democ-
of the many? Will you continue to racy in action, go to Albania.
do the hard work required to join Congratulations, and God bless
the European Union, recognizing you and God bless Albania. (Ap-
that it offers a path of lasting peace plause.)