![U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks with civil society members in Tunisia. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2012_0229_clinton_tunisia_m.jpg)
About the Author: Kris M. Balderston serves as the Special Representative for Global Partnerships.
Last weekend in Tunis, Secretary Clinton made a powerful statement supporting the revolutions that continue to impact North Africa and the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on backing the Syrian people in their ongoing struggle for freedom. One particular moment in her remarks stood out to me, which was her praise for the people of Tunisia, where the revolutions were first sparked. She said, “I think it was quite remarkable, especially on such short notice — and thanks to Tunisian leadership and Arab League leadership — that all of us gathered here today reached consensus.”
I saw this same leadership firsthand when the Global Partnership Initiative hosted the Tunisia Partnerships… more »
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