President Clinton's Speech at the 2010 Prix Galien USA Awards Dinner

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President Clinton's Speech at the 2010 Prix Galien USA Awards Dinner

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September 28, 2010

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Clinton, Bill

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This document contains the transcript of a speech delivered by former President Bill Clinton at the 2010 Prix Galien USA Awards Dinner in New York, New York, on September 28, 2010. Clinton expresses gratitude for his role as UN Special Envoy for Haiti and acknowledges the success of the Millennium Development Goals. He pays tribute to Elie Wiesel's advocacy, particularly regarding the Holocaust Museum's opening, and discusses the under-recognized fact that Muslims were among the victims of 9/11. Clinton highlights the partnership with Philippe Douste-Blazy on the airline tax, which funds UNITAID, an initiative that has significantly improved access to AIDS and tuberculosis treatment, especially for children, by lowering drug costs and increasing volume. He describes his Foundation's close collaboration with UNITAID and emphasizes the importance of global access to affordable healthcare systems and medicines, citing Pfizer's contribution as an example of successful partnerships aimed at saving lives.

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