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Albanian southern town erects bust of Hillary Clinton
Source: Associated Press
Albanian southern town erects bust of Hillary Clinton
By SYLEJMAN KLLOKOQI | Jun. 30, 2016 10:27 AM EDT
SARANDA, Albania (AP) — A bust of U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was unveiled Thursday in the main square of Albania's southernmost city of Saranda to honor what officials say is her contribution to Albania in the international arena.
The Saranda city council decided unanimously more than a month ago to erect the bust to depict Clinton's "dimension as a woman in politics, as a representative of the old Albania-U.S. friendship, for her contribution to the Albanian nation in different historical moments." Their efforts were aided by a local non-governmental organization and city hall.
Saranda Mayor Florjana Koka said Clinton's bust was a way of sending thanks "to the American people and government for what they have done for the Albanian people and nation." She specifically mentioned Clinton's involvement with the Albanian community's issues in the United States, her promotion of the role of women, her denunciation of the Serb genocide and protection of Kosovo's independence.
"We are convinced that Hillary Clinton's bust, as an emblematic figure of the American diplomacy and politics, with direct contributions to the Albanian people, honors not only Saranda but its citizens and friends worldwide," said Koka. "Clinton gives us the model of women in politics, diplomacy and governing at the most democratic country in the world."
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By SYLEJMAN KLLOKOQI | Jun. 30, 2016 10:27 AM EDT
SARANDA, Albania (AP) — A bust of U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was unveiled Thursday in the main square of Albania's southernmost city of Saranda to honor what officials say is her contribution to Albania in the international arena.
The Saranda city council decided unanimously more than a month ago to erect the bust to depict Clinton's "dimension as a woman in politics, as a representative of the old Albania-U.S. friendship, for her contribution to the Albanian nation in different historical moments." Their efforts were aided by a local non-governmental organization and city hall.
Saranda Mayor Florjana Koka said Clinton's bust was a way of sending thanks "to the American people and government for what they have done for the Albanian people and nation." She specifically mentioned Clinton's involvement with the Albanian community's issues in the United States, her promotion of the role of women, her denunciation of the Serb genocide and protection of Kosovo's independence.
"We are convinced that Hillary Clinton's bust, as an emblematic figure of the American diplomacy and politics, with direct contributions to the Albanian people, honors not only Saranda but its citizens and friends worldwide," said Koka. "Clinton gives us the model of women in politics, diplomacy and governing at the most democratic country in the world."
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Read more: http://elections.ap.org/content/albanian-southern-town-erects-bust-hillary-clinton
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The first of many accolades I expect will be coming for our globally admired soon-to-be President Hillary Clinton.
