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SECRETARY OF HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON SPEECH FREEDOM ON THE INTERNET, MUSEUM OF THE INFORMATION Newseum, Washington, DC 21 JANUARY 2010 Thank Alberto, not only for your kind introduction, but for the leadership that you and your colleagues
practice in this important institution. It is a pleasure to be here at the Newseum.
This institution is a monument to some of our most precious freedoms and I appreciate the opportunity to speak
on the way these freedoms apply to the challenges of the XXI century.
Although I can not see them all because in scenarios like this gives me light in your eyes and you
left in the dark, but I know there here many friends and former colleagues. I wish to acknowledge
Charles Overby, the executive director of Freedom Forum Newseum here on, to Senator Richard Lugar and Senator Joe Lieberman , my former colleagues in the Senate, both voted to approve the Act
Voice, which refers to the commitment of Congress and the American people
Internet freedom, a commitment that crosses boundaries of party and government branches.
- I also say they are here Sens. Sam Brownback and Ted Kaufman, and Rep. Loretta Sanchez
, many representatives of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors, charges d'affaires,
participants in our International Visitor Leadership Program on Freedom Internet
from China, Colombia, Iran, Lebanon and Moldova. I also wish to acknowledge the assistance of
Walter Isaacson, Aspen Institute President appointed recently to our Board of Governors
Transmission (Broadcasting Board of Governors) and of course, instrumental in the
support work on Internet freedom that the Aspen Institute has been doing.
Although this is an important speech on an important issue, I would like to speak briefly before
on Haiti. During the past eight days, the people of Haiti and the people around the world have
together to face a tragedy of enormous proportions. Our hemisphere has suffered its share of difficulties
, but there is little precedent in situations like we are seeing in Puerto
Prince. Communication networks have played a critical role in our response. Of course
that were damaged and destroyed in many places. In the hours after the earthquake
work with private sector partners to establish a text messaging campaign "HAITI"
for mobile phone users in the U.S. to donate to relief efforts through messages
text. This initiative has shown the generosity of the American people and to the
far has raised more than $ 25 million for recovery efforts.
information networks have also played a critical role in the field. When I was with the
President Préval, on Saturday, Puerto Principe, one of his top priorities was to have the communications
running. Government members could not communicate, or what remained of them
, NGOs, our civilian leaders, our military leaders, were severely affected
. The technology community has established interactive maps to help
identify needs and that resources are targeted to these. On Monday a U.S. team of search and rescue
extracted from the wreckage of a supermarket on a seven-year-old
two women they had sent a text message asking for help. These examples are manifestations of a phenomenon
much broader.
dissemination of information networks is creating a new nervous system on our planet.
When something happens in Haiti or in Hunan, the rest of us learned about it when you are
producing, and using real people, and we also respond in the time it actually happening
whatever. Americans who want to help after the disaster and
girl trapped in the supermarket are connected in ways that they could not imagine a year ago, or
a generation ago. The same principle applies to most of humanity today.
While we sit here, any of you or any of their children may take
tools that we use every day and pass this dialogue to billions of people around the world.
information in many ways has never moved so freely. There are more ways to spread more ideas
more people than at any other time in history. Even in authoritarian countries
information networks help people to discover new facts and ask for more accountability from governments.
During his visit to China in November, for example, Obama held a town hall style meeting
open where there was an online component, in order to highlight the importance Internet. In response to a question
sent over the Internet defended the right of people to have free access to information and said
the more freely information flows, are stronger societies.
talked about how access to information helps citizens hold governments accountable to their
to generate new ideas, stimulate creativity and entrepreneurship. The U.S.
belief in this fundamental truth is what brings me here today.
Due to this unprecedented increase in connectivity must also recognize that these
technologies are a blessing for themselves.
These tools also are exploiting some to undermine the progress of humanity and political rights
. We use steel to build hospitals but also to build
guns, we can use nuclear energy to supply electricity a city, but also to destroy
, and in the same way modern information networks and technology that supports them can be
used for good or evil. The same networks that help to organize movements for freedom
also allow Al Qaeda to spread hatred and incite violence against the innocent
. Technologies with the potential to open up access to government and also promote transparency
can be hijacked by governments to crush dissent and deny human rights
.
In the past year has seen an increase in threats against the free flow of information. China,
Tunisia, and Uzbekistan have increased their Internet censorship. In Vietnam, access to sites
popular social networks has suddenly disappeared, and last Friday in Egypt, 30 and
blog commentators activists were arrested. One member of this group, Bassem Samir - which, thankfully, is no longer in prison
is with us today. So although it is clear that the spread of these technologies is
transforming our world is not yet clear how this transformation will affect
human rights and welfare of much of the world population.
By themselves, these technologies do not become part of anyone in the fight for freedom and progress, but the U.S.
does. We are part of a unique Internet all mankind
have access to knowledge and ideas. We recognize that the world's information infrastructure
made from what we and others do it. The challenge we face may be new,
but our responsibility to help ensure the free exchange of ideas, data from the
birth of our republic. The words of the First Amendment of the Constitution are engraved
in 50 tons of Tennessee marble on the facade of this building and all
generations of Americans have worked to protect the values \u200b\u200brecorded on the stone.
Franklin Roosevelt relied on these ideas when he delivered the speech of the Four Freedoms in
1941. At that time, Americans were faced with a variety of crisis and a crisis of confidence
. But the vision of a world in which people enjoy freedom of speech, freedom
of worship, freedom to do what you want and freedom from fear
transcend the problems of the time. Years then one of my heroes, Eleanor Roosevelt worked for these
principles adopted as the cornerstone of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
have provided guidelines for all future generations, guiding, stimulating and enabling us to advance
face of uncertainty.
As technology advances, we must reflect on that legacy. We have to synchronize our
technological progress with our principles. Nobel Prize acceptance
President Obama spoke about the need to create a world in which peace rests on the rights and inherent dignity
to all individuals, and in my speech human rights in Georgetown a few days later,
talked about how we must find ways to realize human rights.
Today there is an urgent need to protect those liberties in the digital century.
There are many other networks around the world. Some help in the movement of people and resources, and
some facilitate exchanges between individuals with the same job or interests, but the Internet is a network
multiplies the power and potential of all others and that is why we think
is critical that users are assured to enjoy certain basic freedoms.
The first of these freedoms is freedom of expression. This freedom is no longer defined solely by the possibility that
residents can go to town square and criticize their government without fear of retaliation has
against them. The comments on blogs, email and text messaging have opened new
forums to exchange ideas and have created new targets for censorship.
As I speak to you now, the censors of some governments are working zealously to clear
my words from the records of history but history itself has already condemned these tactics.
two months ago I was in Germany to celebrate the 20 anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The
leaders gathered at the ceremony paid tribute the brave men and women on the far side of the barrier
fighting oppression small circulating pamphlets called samizdat. These brochures
questioned claims and intentions of the dictators of the Eastern bloc and
many people paid a high price for distribution, but his words helped drill the cement and barbed wire
the Iron Curtain.
The Berlin Wall symbolized a divided world, defined an era in its entirety. Today the remains of the wall
are in this museum, where they belong, and new infrastructure that symbolizes our era
Internet. Instead of division, means connection, but even when networks are distributed
around the world, a virtual walls that grow in place of visible walls.
Some countries have established electronic barriers that prevent their people from accessing portions of
world networks. Have deleted words, names and phrases
results provided by search engines. Have violated the privacy of citizens who engage in nonviolent political
. These actions contravene the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which
tells us that all peoples have the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media
regardless of frontiers. With the spread of the restrictive practices a new shade of information
descends on much of the world. Beyond this partition,
videos that are everywhere and blog comments have become the samizdat of today.
As in the past dictatorships, governments aim
independent thinkers who use these tools. In the demonstrations that followed the presidential elections in Iran
, grainy images of a mobile phone footage of the bloody murder of a young
, provided a digital indictment of the brutality of the government. We have seen reports that
when Iranians living abroad write Online comments that criticize his government
leaders, members of their families in Iran are reprisals. Despite the intensive campaign of government intimidation
, brave citizen journalists continue to use technology in
Iran to show the world and their fellow citizens what is happening in their country. Speaking on behalf of their own
human rights, the Iranian people has inspired the world and its value is
redefining the way technology is used to disseminate the truth and expose injustice.
However, all societies recognize that freedom of speech has its limits. We do not tolerate
those who incite others to violence, such as the agents of Al Qaeda, which now
are using the Internet to encourage the mass murder of innocent people worldwide.
The words of hate aimed at individuals because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender
are reprehensible. It is an unfortunate fact that these issues are
growing challenges that the international community must confront together. We must also address the issue of expressions
anonymous. Those who use the Internet to recruit terrorists or distribute stolen intellectual property
can not separate their online activities of their identities
in the real world. However, these challenges should not become an excuse for governments
systematically violate the rights and privacy of those using the Internet for political
peaceful purposes.
Freedom of expression can be the most obvious freedom to face challenges
dissemination of new technologies, but it is not unique. Religious freedom usually involves the rights of individuals
be in communion with their creator, or not be. This is a communication channel
not technology dependent. But freedom of religion also talks about the universal right to assemble
with those who share the values \u200b\u200band vision for humanity.
In our history, those congregations were held frequently in churches, synagogues, mosques and temples
. At present, can be also be carried out online.
Internet can help overcome the divisions that exist between people of different religions.
As the president said in Cairo, freedom of religion is central to the ability of people to live together
. As we seek ways to expand the dialogue, the Internet offers tremendous promise that
. We have already begun to link U.S. students with youth in Muslim communities
worldwide in order to discuss global challenges.
As we continue to use this tool to promote dialogue between people of different religious communities
.
However, some nations have chosen the Internet as a tool against people of faith and
to silence them. For example, last year in Saudi Arabia, a man spent months in prison for
start a blog about Christianity. A study by Harvard University, found that the Saudi government
blocked many websites on Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and even Islam
. Several countries, including Vietnam and China, used tactics Similar
restrict access to religious information. So how are you
technologies should not be used to punish peaceful political expression should not be used
not to persecute or silence religious minorities. The prayers always travel in higher
networks, but technologies such as the Internet and social networking websites
should improve the ability of individuals to worship as they deem appropriate,
congregate with people of their own religion and to learn more about the beliefs of others.
We must work to promote freedom of religion online, just as we do in other areas
of life.
There are, of course, hundreds of millions of people living without the benefits of these technologies.
In our world, as I have said repeatedly, talent
the distribution is universal, but the opportunity is not. We know from long experience that promote social and economic development
- in countries where people lack access to knowledge, markets, capital and
opportunity - can be frustrating and sometimes futile work. In this context,
Internet can serve as a great leveler. By providing people with access to knowledge and potential markets
, networks can create opportunities where none exists.
Throughout the past year, I witnessed this directly. In Kenya, where
farmers have seen their income up 30 percent since they started to use mobile banking technology
. In Bangladesh, where more than 300,000 people signed up to learn English in their
cell phones. And in Africa, where women entrepreneurs use the Internet to gain access to microloans
and bind themselves to international markets.
Now, these examples of progress can be replicated in the lives of thousands of millions of people
at the bottom of the economy world. In many cases, Internet, cell phones and other communication technologies
can do for economic growth which
green revolution made by agriculture. You can generate significant revenue yields very
moderate. A World Bank study found that in the typical case of a developing country, a
10 percent increase in the penetration rate of mobile phones, led to increased
almost 1 percent in per capita Gross Domestic Product . Just to put this in perspective, for
India, would amount to nearly 10,000 million dollars a year.
A connection to global information networks is a ramp to modernity. In the early years of these technologies
, many believed it would divide the world between the haves and the have
do not. That has not happened. There are 4,000 million cell phones in use today.
Many of these mobile phones are in the hands of market vendors, men who pull carriages carrying
people and others who historically have not had access to
education or opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, so
we use them together to help people out of poverty and give them freedom from
need.
Currently, we have every reason to be hopeful about what people can achieve when used
networks and communication technology to achieve progress. But make no mistake, some
used and continue to use the global information networks for darker purposes. The
violent extremists, criminal cartels, sexual offenders and authoritarian governments seeking
take advantage of these global networks. Just as terrorists have taken advantage of the openness of our societies
to carry out their plots, violent extremists use the Internet to radicalize and
intimidated. As we work to improve the freedoms we
also work against those who use communication networks as tools of disorder and fear.
Governments and citizens must be confident that the networks are at the heart of
national security and economic prosperity are safe and durable. Now, this is only about hackers
insignificant change web sites. Our ability to use online banking
, to use electronic commerce and protect billions of dollars in intellectual property
is completely at risk if we can not trust the security of our networks
computer.
Interruptions in these systems require a response coordinated by all governments,
the private sector and international community. We need more tools to help
enforcement agencies to cooperate with law jurisdictions when
hackers and organized crime groups attacking networks for financial gain. The same is true
when social ills such as child pornography and the exploitation of trafficking in women and girls online
there for the world to see, and those who abuse these people for a profit
. We welcome initiatives such as the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime to
, which facilitates cooperation international judge these crimes, so we want to redouble our efforts
.
We have taken measures such as government and Department
to find diplomatic solutions to strengthen the global computer security. We have many people in the Department of State
working in this. They have joined two years ago and created an office to coordinate foreign policy
cyberspace. We have worked to address this challenge
United Nations and other multilateral fora to include cyber security in the global agenda. The Obama
just appointed a new national policy coordinator cybernetics, we
help you work even more closely to ensure that all networks remain free, secure and reliable
.
states, terrorists and those who act as their representatives should know that America
protect our networks. Those who disrupt the free flow of information in our society or elsewhere
pose a threat to our economy, our government and civil society
. Countries or individuals involved in computer attacks should face the consequences
and international condemnation. In an interconnected world through the Internet, an attack on a nation
networks could be an attack against all. And to reinforce that message, we can create
standards of conduct among states and encourage respect for world communities
linked by networks.
The ultimate freedom, which was probably inherent in what President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt
thought and wrote many years ago, comes from the four that I mentioned: the freedom to connect
- the idea that governments should prevent people from connecting to
Internet, web sites, or each other. The freedom to connect is as freedom Partnership
cyber space. It allows individuals to connect online, meet and hopefully cooperate.
Once you're on the internet, need not be a tycoon or a rock star
to have a huge impact on society.
largest public response to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai was initiated by a boy of 13 years old
. This young man used social networks to organize donations of blood and a great book of condolences
religions. In Colombia, an unemployed engineer brought together more than 12 million people in 190 cities
the world to demonstrate against the FARC terrorist movement.
The protests were the largest anti-terrorism demonstrations in history. In the weeks that followed
, the FARC were more demobilizations and defections during a decade of military
action. And in Mexico, a single email from a citizen who was fed up
scourge of violence related to drugs led to large demonstrations in all 32 states of the country
. In Mexico City, 150,000 took to the streets to protest.
mean that the Internet can help humanity to defend those who promote violence, crime and extremism
. In Iran, Moldova and in many other countries, organized in line
has been a critical tool to advance democracy and empower citizens to protest election results by
suspects. Even in democracies established as the United States,
have seen the power of these tools to change history. Some of you may remember
2008 presidential election.
The freedom to connect to these technologies can help transform societies, but also
is crucial for individuals. I recently moved the story of a doctor - and do not say what country
era - desperately trying to diagnose his rare medical condition
daughter. He consulted with two dozen specialists, but still had no answer.
finally identified the condition - and found a cure - to search using the Internet. That is one reason why
free access to the technology of search engines is so important in the lives of people
.
The principles I have outlined today guide our approach to the issue of Internet freedom and the use of these technologies
. I want to talk about how to apply them in practice.
U.S. is committed to devoting the diplomatic, economic and technological resources to advance these freedoms
. We are a nation of immigrants from all countries and
ranging interests across the globe. Our foreign policy is based on the idea that the United
benefits greatly when there is cooperation between people and states and has a very heavy burden on himself
when conflict or misunderstanding separates the nations.
We are well placed to take advantage of opportunities that come with interconnectivity. And
place of origin of many of these technologies, including the Internet itself, we
responsibility to see that they are use for good.
To do so, we must develop our capacity for what we call in the Department of State
XXI century diplomacy.
When the telegraph was introduced, was a source of great anxiety for many in the community
diplomacy, in which the prospect of receiving daily instructions from the capital was not fully
host.
But as our diplomats finally mastered the use of the telegraph, now do the same
to also leverage the potential of these new tools.
I am proud that the State Department is already working in over 40 countries to help people
silenced by oppressive governments. We are also giving priority to this issue
United Nations, and included freedom of the Internet as an element of the first decision we have presented
after returning to the Human Rights Council UN.
We also support the creation of new tools that enable citizens to exercise their
right to freedom of expression circumventing politically motivated censorship.
provide funds to groups around the world to ensure that these tools reach the people who need
in local languages, and the training they need to access the Internet in a safe
.
United States has been assisting in these efforts by some with a focus on
implement programs more efficiently and effectively as possible. Both the American people as
countries that censor the Internet should understand that our government is proud
promote Internet freedom.
We are also thinking about the next wave of connective technologies, and we are beginning
programs to allow access to unfiltered information on mobile phones and to assist NGOs
to protect their information and communications against cyber attacks. We are taking
what people in the technology community call an angel investor approach, the
hold a variety of entrepreneurial actors. Our goal in these efforts is simple: a
unfettered access to information, insurance, for a greater number of people in a greater number of places
.
We put these tools in the hands of people who use them to advance democracy and human rights
, combating climate change and epidemics, build global support for
Obama the president's goal of a world without nuclear weapons, and to encourage sustainable economic development that raises
all disadvantaged people.
is why today announced that during the next year working with our partners
industry, academia and NGOs to establish a permanent
effort to use the power of connection technologies and apply them
our diplomatic goals.
By having mobile phones, mapping applications and other new technologies, we
empower citizens, strengthen our traditional diplomacy. We also address deficiencies in the current
market for innovation. Let me give an example: Say I want
create a mobile phone application that allows people to evaluate government ministries
their sensitivity, efficiency and expose and denounce corruption.
The equipment needed to make this idea work is already in the hands of thousands of millions of potential users
. And it would be relatively inexpensive to develop and implement
the necessary computer programs. If people took advantage of this instrument, help us focus our
foreign aid spending, improve lives and encourage foreign investment in countries with governments
responsible. However, at this time, mobile application developers have not
financial assistance for this project on their own account and the State Department
lacks a mechanism for that to happen.
This initiative should help solve that problem, and produce long-term dividends
modest investments in innovation. We will work with experts to find the best
structure for this company, and need the talent and resources of technology companies and organizations
nonprofit for best results.
Therefore, all of you here in this room who have this talent, please consider yourselves invited to help
.
Meanwhile, there are companies, individuals and institutions working on ideas and applications that could advance our goals
diplomatic and development. And the Department of State will begin competition
innovation to give this work an immediate boost.
ask the Americans to send us their best ideas on applications and technologies that help break
language barriers, overcome illiteracy and to connect people to services and information you need
. For example, Microsoft has already developed a prototype digital doctor
could help provide medical care in isolated rural communities
We see more ideas like this. And we will work with the winners of the competition and provide
donations to help make their ideas to scale.
These new initiatives will supplement greatly the important work we have done this
last year. In the service of our diplomatic goals and diplomacy, I have assembled a talented and experienced team
to direct our efforts in the XXI century diplomacy.
This team has traveled the world helping governments and groups to use effectively the benefits of technology
connection. The team has established a Civil Society initiative to help 2.0
based organizations to enter the digital age. They are installing a program in Mexico to help combat
drug-related violence and allowing people to submit reports to
trusted sources without revealing the identity of the informant, to avoid being victims of compensation.
have introduced mobile banking operations in Afghanistan and currently being made by the management in the Democratic Republic
Congo. In Pakistan, created the first mobile network, called Nuestra Voz,
which has produced tens of millions of messages and has connected young Pakistanis want
tackle violent extremism.
In a short period of time, we have made significant progress in translating the promise of these technologies
results that make a difference. But there is still much more to do. And
work with the private sector and foreign governments to bring to use the tools of statecraft
XXI century, we must remember our shared responsibility to safeguard the freedoms
have spoken today. We firmly believe that early
as freedom of information are not merely good policies that are somehow connected to our national values \u200b\u200b
, but are universal and they are also good for business.
To use the terminology of the market, the shares of a company in Tunisia or Vietnam
included in the stock market and operates in an environment of censorship always be priced lower than those of
a firm that operates in a free society . If decision makers
companies do not have access to global sources of news and information, investors have less confidence in their decisions
long term. The countries that censor news and information
must recognize that from an economic standpoint, there is no distinction between political speech and censor speech commercial
. If you are denied the companies in their countries access to both types of information, this will inevitably impact
growth.
Increasingly, U.S. companies are the subject of Internet and freedom of information
a major consideration in their business decisions. I trust your competitors and foreign governments
pays great attention to this trend. The latest situation, which has
to do with Google, has aroused great interest and hope Chinese authorities
conduct a thorough investigation of cyber intrusions that led to Google made its announcement. And
also hope that this research and its results are transparent.
Internet has been a source of tremendous progress in China, and this is fabulous.
are so many people who are connected now. But countries that restrict free access to information or
that violate the basic rights of Internet users risk isolation from the progress of the next century
. However, the United States and China have different views on this issue, and we
we will address these differences in a frank and consistent, within the context of our
positive, cooperative and comprehensive.
But ultimately, this issue is not just about freedom of information.
has to do with the kind of world we want to have and the type of world we live. It has to do with whether
live on a planet with an Internet, a global community and a common set of
knowledge that benefits us and all, or in a fragmented world in which access to information and opportunities
depends on where you live and the whims of the censors.
Freedom of information supports peace and security they provide the foundation for global
progress. Historically, asymmetric access to information is one of the main causes of conflict between states
. When faced with serious disputes or dangerous incidents,
is critical that people on both sides of the issue have access to the same facts and opinions
.
Today, Americans may consider information submitted by governments foreign
. We do not block their attempts to communicate with the American people.
But citizens and societies that practice censorship lack of exposure to external
opinions. In North Korea, for example, the government has tried to completely isolate their citizens
views external. This unequal access to information increases the likelihood of conflict
and the likelihood that minor disagreements could escalate.
I hope so in that responsible governments with an interest in global stability
work with us to address these imbalances.
For companies, this issue has to do more than state that they are morally right. In
actually has to do with trust between firms and their customers. Everywhere
consumers want to trust that the Internet companies that depend on them
offer the full results of their searches and act as responsible stewards your personal information.
firms that earn the trust of these countries and basically provide that type of service,
thrive in the global market. I really believe that those who lose the confidence of its customers lost over time
customers. Know that no matter where they live, people want to believe that what you put into
Internet will not be used against you.
No company should accept any form of censorship of anything. And in the United States,
U.S. companies need to adopt a principled position. This should be part of our national brand
. I have confidence that consumers around the world offset
companies to adhere to these principles.
We are infusing new vigor the Panel of Global Internet Freedom as a forum to address the threats
Internet freedom around the world, and urge companies
U.S. media to take a proactive role in
challenging demands of foreign governments censorship and surveillance. The private sector shares responsibility for
help safeguard freedom of expression. And when their business dealings threaten to undermine
this freedom, they should consider what is right, not simply what a gain quick
. We
also encouraged by the work done by the Global Network Initiative
- voluntary work on behalf of technology companies working with
non-governmental organizations, academic experts and social investment funds to meet the demands
government censorship. The initiative goes beyond mere statements of principles and provides
mechanisms to promote accountability and real transparency. As part of our commitment to support
responsible participation of the private sector in terms
freedom of information, the State Department convened a high-level meeting next month
co-chaired by the secretaries Robert Hormats and Maria Otero, in order to gather signatures
provide network services and talk about Internet freedom, because we want to have a partnership to address this challenge
century.
I consider to look for the freedoms we've talked about today is right. But I think it's smart
also do so. By advancing this agenda, we align our principles, our
economic goals and our strategic priorities. We have to work for a world in which the
access to networks and the information serves to unite more people and expand the definition of
global community. Given the magnitude of challenges before us, it is necessary that everyone
pool its knowledge and creativity to help rebuild the economy, protect our environment
, defeat violent extremism and build a future in which every human being can remain faithful
potential God has given you and do it.
Let me conclude by asking them to remember the girl who was rescued from the rubble on Monday in Port-au
. She's alive. It has been reunited with his family. Have the opportunity to grow, because these networks
took a voice that was buried and spread to the world.
No nation, no group and no individual should remain buried in the rubble of oppression
. We can not remain idle while people are separated from the human family
the walls of censorship, and we can not remain silent about these issues
simply because we can not hear the screams.
again commit to this cause. Let's make this technology a force for real
progress worldwide, and defend these freedoms together, for our time and our
young people who deserve every opportunity we can give them.
Many thanks. NNNN
practice in this important institution. It is a pleasure to be here at the Newseum.
This institution is a monument to some of our most precious freedoms and I appreciate the opportunity to speak
on the way these freedoms apply to the challenges of the XXI century.
Although I can not see them all because in scenarios like this gives me light in your eyes and you
left in the dark, but I know there here many friends and former colleagues. I wish to acknowledge
Charles Overby, the executive director of Freedom Forum Newseum here on, to Senator Richard Lugar and Senator Joe Lieberman , my former colleagues in the Senate, both voted to approve the Act
Voice, which refers to the commitment of Congress and the American people
Internet freedom, a commitment that crosses boundaries of party and government branches.
- I also say they are here Sens. Sam Brownback and Ted Kaufman, and Rep. Loretta Sanchez
, many representatives of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors, charges d'affaires,
participants in our International Visitor Leadership Program on Freedom Internet
from China, Colombia, Iran, Lebanon and Moldova. I also wish to acknowledge the assistance of
Walter Isaacson, Aspen Institute President appointed recently to our Board of Governors
Transmission (Broadcasting Board of Governors) and of course, instrumental in the
support work on Internet freedom that the Aspen Institute has been doing.
Although this is an important speech on an important issue, I would like to speak briefly before
on Haiti. During the past eight days, the people of Haiti and the people around the world have
together to face a tragedy of enormous proportions. Our hemisphere has suffered its share of difficulties
, but there is little precedent in situations like we are seeing in Puerto
Prince. Communication networks have played a critical role in our response. Of course
that were damaged and destroyed in many places. In the hours after the earthquake
work with private sector partners to establish a text messaging campaign "HAITI"
for mobile phone users in the U.S. to donate to relief efforts through messages
text. This initiative has shown the generosity of the American people and to the
far has raised more than $ 25 million for recovery efforts.
information networks have also played a critical role in the field. When I was with the
President Préval, on Saturday, Puerto Principe, one of his top priorities was to have the communications
running. Government members could not communicate, or what remained of them
, NGOs, our civilian leaders, our military leaders, were severely affected
. The technology community has established interactive maps to help
identify needs and that resources are targeted to these. On Monday a U.S. team of search and rescue
extracted from the wreckage of a supermarket on a seven-year-old
two women they had sent a text message asking for help. These examples are manifestations of a phenomenon
much broader.
dissemination of information networks is creating a new nervous system on our planet.
When something happens in Haiti or in Hunan, the rest of us learned about it when you are
producing, and using real people, and we also respond in the time it actually happening
whatever. Americans who want to help after the disaster and
girl trapped in the supermarket are connected in ways that they could not imagine a year ago, or
a generation ago. The same principle applies to most of humanity today.
While we sit here, any of you or any of their children may take
tools that we use every day and pass this dialogue to billions of people around the world.
information in many ways has never moved so freely. There are more ways to spread more ideas
more people than at any other time in history. Even in authoritarian countries
information networks help people to discover new facts and ask for more accountability from governments.
During his visit to China in November, for example, Obama held a town hall style meeting
open where there was an online component, in order to highlight the importance Internet. In response to a question
sent over the Internet defended the right of people to have free access to information and said
the more freely information flows, are stronger societies.
talked about how access to information helps citizens hold governments accountable to their
to generate new ideas, stimulate creativity and entrepreneurship. The U.S.
belief in this fundamental truth is what brings me here today.
Due to this unprecedented increase in connectivity must also recognize that these
technologies are a blessing for themselves.
These tools also are exploiting some to undermine the progress of humanity and political rights
. We use steel to build hospitals but also to build
guns, we can use nuclear energy to supply electricity a city, but also to destroy
, and in the same way modern information networks and technology that supports them can be
used for good or evil. The same networks that help to organize movements for freedom
also allow Al Qaeda to spread hatred and incite violence against the innocent
. Technologies with the potential to open up access to government and also promote transparency
can be hijacked by governments to crush dissent and deny human rights
.
In the past year has seen an increase in threats against the free flow of information. China,
Tunisia, and Uzbekistan have increased their Internet censorship. In Vietnam, access to sites
popular social networks has suddenly disappeared, and last Friday in Egypt, 30 and
blog commentators activists were arrested. One member of this group, Bassem Samir - which, thankfully, is no longer in prison
is with us today. So although it is clear that the spread of these technologies is
transforming our world is not yet clear how this transformation will affect
human rights and welfare of much of the world population.
By themselves, these technologies do not become part of anyone in the fight for freedom and progress, but the U.S.
does. We are part of a unique Internet all mankind
have access to knowledge and ideas. We recognize that the world's information infrastructure
made from what we and others do it. The challenge we face may be new,
but our responsibility to help ensure the free exchange of ideas, data from the
birth of our republic. The words of the First Amendment of the Constitution are engraved
in 50 tons of Tennessee marble on the facade of this building and all
generations of Americans have worked to protect the values \u200b\u200brecorded on the stone.
Franklin Roosevelt relied on these ideas when he delivered the speech of the Four Freedoms in
1941. At that time, Americans were faced with a variety of crisis and a crisis of confidence
. But the vision of a world in which people enjoy freedom of speech, freedom
of worship, freedom to do what you want and freedom from fear
transcend the problems of the time. Years then one of my heroes, Eleanor Roosevelt worked for these
principles adopted as the cornerstone of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
have provided guidelines for all future generations, guiding, stimulating and enabling us to advance
face of uncertainty.
As technology advances, we must reflect on that legacy. We have to synchronize our
technological progress with our principles. Nobel Prize acceptance
President Obama spoke about the need to create a world in which peace rests on the rights and inherent dignity
to all individuals, and in my speech human rights in Georgetown a few days later,
talked about how we must find ways to realize human rights.
Today there is an urgent need to protect those liberties in the digital century.
There are many other networks around the world. Some help in the movement of people and resources, and
some facilitate exchanges between individuals with the same job or interests, but the Internet is a network
multiplies the power and potential of all others and that is why we think
is critical that users are assured to enjoy certain basic freedoms.
The first of these freedoms is freedom of expression. This freedom is no longer defined solely by the possibility that
residents can go to town square and criticize their government without fear of retaliation has
against them. The comments on blogs, email and text messaging have opened new
forums to exchange ideas and have created new targets for censorship.
As I speak to you now, the censors of some governments are working zealously to clear
my words from the records of history but history itself has already condemned these tactics.
two months ago I was in Germany to celebrate the 20 anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The
leaders gathered at the ceremony paid tribute the brave men and women on the far side of the barrier
fighting oppression small circulating pamphlets called samizdat. These brochures
questioned claims and intentions of the dictators of the Eastern bloc and
many people paid a high price for distribution, but his words helped drill the cement and barbed wire
the Iron Curtain.
The Berlin Wall symbolized a divided world, defined an era in its entirety. Today the remains of the wall
are in this museum, where they belong, and new infrastructure that symbolizes our era
Internet. Instead of division, means connection, but even when networks are distributed
around the world, a virtual walls that grow in place of visible walls.
Some countries have established electronic barriers that prevent their people from accessing portions of
world networks. Have deleted words, names and phrases
results provided by search engines. Have violated the privacy of citizens who engage in nonviolent political
. These actions contravene the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which
tells us that all peoples have the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media
regardless of frontiers. With the spread of the restrictive practices a new shade of information
descends on much of the world. Beyond this partition,
videos that are everywhere and blog comments have become the samizdat of today.
As in the past dictatorships, governments aim
independent thinkers who use these tools. In the demonstrations that followed the presidential elections in Iran
, grainy images of a mobile phone footage of the bloody murder of a young
, provided a digital indictment of the brutality of the government. We have seen reports that
when Iranians living abroad write Online comments that criticize his government
leaders, members of their families in Iran are reprisals. Despite the intensive campaign of government intimidation
, brave citizen journalists continue to use technology in
Iran to show the world and their fellow citizens what is happening in their country. Speaking on behalf of their own
human rights, the Iranian people has inspired the world and its value is
redefining the way technology is used to disseminate the truth and expose injustice.
However, all societies recognize that freedom of speech has its limits. We do not tolerate
those who incite others to violence, such as the agents of Al Qaeda, which now
are using the Internet to encourage the mass murder of innocent people worldwide.
The words of hate aimed at individuals because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender
are reprehensible. It is an unfortunate fact that these issues are
growing challenges that the international community must confront together. We must also address the issue of expressions
anonymous. Those who use the Internet to recruit terrorists or distribute stolen intellectual property
can not separate their online activities of their identities
in the real world. However, these challenges should not become an excuse for governments
systematically violate the rights and privacy of those using the Internet for political
peaceful purposes.
Freedom of expression can be the most obvious freedom to face challenges
dissemination of new technologies, but it is not unique. Religious freedom usually involves the rights of individuals
be in communion with their creator, or not be. This is a communication channel
not technology dependent. But freedom of religion also talks about the universal right to assemble
with those who share the values \u200b\u200band vision for humanity.
In our history, those congregations were held frequently in churches, synagogues, mosques and temples
. At present, can be also be carried out online.
Internet can help overcome the divisions that exist between people of different religions.
As the president said in Cairo, freedom of religion is central to the ability of people to live together
. As we seek ways to expand the dialogue, the Internet offers tremendous promise that
. We have already begun to link U.S. students with youth in Muslim communities
worldwide in order to discuss global challenges.
As we continue to use this tool to promote dialogue between people of different religious communities
.
However, some nations have chosen the Internet as a tool against people of faith and
to silence them. For example, last year in Saudi Arabia, a man spent months in prison for
start a blog about Christianity. A study by Harvard University, found that the Saudi government
blocked many websites on Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and even Islam
. Several countries, including Vietnam and China, used tactics Similar
restrict access to religious information. So how are you
technologies should not be used to punish peaceful political expression should not be used
not to persecute or silence religious minorities. The prayers always travel in higher
networks, but technologies such as the Internet and social networking websites
should improve the ability of individuals to worship as they deem appropriate,
congregate with people of their own religion and to learn more about the beliefs of others.
We must work to promote freedom of religion online, just as we do in other areas
of life.
There are, of course, hundreds of millions of people living without the benefits of these technologies.
In our world, as I have said repeatedly, talent
the distribution is universal, but the opportunity is not. We know from long experience that promote social and economic development
- in countries where people lack access to knowledge, markets, capital and
opportunity - can be frustrating and sometimes futile work. In this context,
Internet can serve as a great leveler. By providing people with access to knowledge and potential markets
, networks can create opportunities where none exists.
Throughout the past year, I witnessed this directly. In Kenya, where
farmers have seen their income up 30 percent since they started to use mobile banking technology
. In Bangladesh, where more than 300,000 people signed up to learn English in their
cell phones. And in Africa, where women entrepreneurs use the Internet to gain access to microloans
and bind themselves to international markets.
Now, these examples of progress can be replicated in the lives of thousands of millions of people
at the bottom of the economy world. In many cases, Internet, cell phones and other communication technologies
can do for economic growth which
green revolution made by agriculture. You can generate significant revenue yields very
moderate. A World Bank study found that in the typical case of a developing country, a
10 percent increase in the penetration rate of mobile phones, led to increased
almost 1 percent in per capita Gross Domestic Product . Just to put this in perspective, for
India, would amount to nearly 10,000 million dollars a year.
A connection to global information networks is a ramp to modernity. In the early years of these technologies
, many believed it would divide the world between the haves and the have
do not. That has not happened. There are 4,000 million cell phones in use today.
Many of these mobile phones are in the hands of market vendors, men who pull carriages carrying
people and others who historically have not had access to
education or opportunity. Information networks have become a great leveler, so
we use them together to help people out of poverty and give them freedom from
need.
Currently, we have every reason to be hopeful about what people can achieve when used
networks and communication technology to achieve progress. But make no mistake, some
used and continue to use the global information networks for darker purposes. The
violent extremists, criminal cartels, sexual offenders and authoritarian governments seeking
take advantage of these global networks. Just as terrorists have taken advantage of the openness of our societies
to carry out their plots, violent extremists use the Internet to radicalize and
intimidated. As we work to improve the freedoms we
also work against those who use communication networks as tools of disorder and fear.
Governments and citizens must be confident that the networks are at the heart of
national security and economic prosperity are safe and durable. Now, this is only about hackers
insignificant change web sites. Our ability to use online banking
, to use electronic commerce and protect billions of dollars in intellectual property
is completely at risk if we can not trust the security of our networks
computer.
Interruptions in these systems require a response coordinated by all governments,
the private sector and international community. We need more tools to help
enforcement agencies to cooperate with law jurisdictions when
hackers and organized crime groups attacking networks for financial gain. The same is true
when social ills such as child pornography and the exploitation of trafficking in women and girls online
there for the world to see, and those who abuse these people for a profit
. We welcome initiatives such as the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime to
, which facilitates cooperation international judge these crimes, so we want to redouble our efforts
.
We have taken measures such as government and Department
to find diplomatic solutions to strengthen the global computer security. We have many people in the Department of State
working in this. They have joined two years ago and created an office to coordinate foreign policy
cyberspace. We have worked to address this challenge
United Nations and other multilateral fora to include cyber security in the global agenda. The Obama
just appointed a new national policy coordinator cybernetics, we
help you work even more closely to ensure that all networks remain free, secure and reliable
.
states, terrorists and those who act as their representatives should know that America
protect our networks. Those who disrupt the free flow of information in our society or elsewhere
pose a threat to our economy, our government and civil society
. Countries or individuals involved in computer attacks should face the consequences
and international condemnation. In an interconnected world through the Internet, an attack on a nation
networks could be an attack against all. And to reinforce that message, we can create
standards of conduct among states and encourage respect for world communities
linked by networks.
The ultimate freedom, which was probably inherent in what President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt
thought and wrote many years ago, comes from the four that I mentioned: the freedom to connect
- the idea that governments should prevent people from connecting to
Internet, web sites, or each other. The freedom to connect is as freedom Partnership
cyber space. It allows individuals to connect online, meet and hopefully cooperate.
Once you're on the internet, need not be a tycoon or a rock star
to have a huge impact on society.
largest public response to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai was initiated by a boy of 13 years old
. This young man used social networks to organize donations of blood and a great book of condolences
religions. In Colombia, an unemployed engineer brought together more than 12 million people in 190 cities
the world to demonstrate against the FARC terrorist movement.
The protests were the largest anti-terrorism demonstrations in history. In the weeks that followed
, the FARC were more demobilizations and defections during a decade of military
action. And in Mexico, a single email from a citizen who was fed up
scourge of violence related to drugs led to large demonstrations in all 32 states of the country
. In Mexico City, 150,000 took to the streets to protest.
mean that the Internet can help humanity to defend those who promote violence, crime and extremism
. In Iran, Moldova and in many other countries, organized in line
has been a critical tool to advance democracy and empower citizens to protest election results by
suspects. Even in democracies established as the United States,
have seen the power of these tools to change history. Some of you may remember
2008 presidential election.
The freedom to connect to these technologies can help transform societies, but also
is crucial for individuals. I recently moved the story of a doctor - and do not say what country
era - desperately trying to diagnose his rare medical condition
daughter. He consulted with two dozen specialists, but still had no answer.
finally identified the condition - and found a cure - to search using the Internet. That is one reason why
free access to the technology of search engines is so important in the lives of people
.
The principles I have outlined today guide our approach to the issue of Internet freedom and the use of these technologies
. I want to talk about how to apply them in practice.
U.S. is committed to devoting the diplomatic, economic and technological resources to advance these freedoms
. We are a nation of immigrants from all countries and
ranging interests across the globe. Our foreign policy is based on the idea that the United
benefits greatly when there is cooperation between people and states and has a very heavy burden on himself
when conflict or misunderstanding separates the nations.
We are well placed to take advantage of opportunities that come with interconnectivity. And
place of origin of many of these technologies, including the Internet itself, we
responsibility to see that they are use for good.
To do so, we must develop our capacity for what we call in the Department of State
XXI century diplomacy.
When the telegraph was introduced, was a source of great anxiety for many in the community
diplomacy, in which the prospect of receiving daily instructions from the capital was not fully
host.
But as our diplomats finally mastered the use of the telegraph, now do the same
to also leverage the potential of these new tools.
I am proud that the State Department is already working in over 40 countries to help people
silenced by oppressive governments. We are also giving priority to this issue
United Nations, and included freedom of the Internet as an element of the first decision we have presented
after returning to the Human Rights Council UN.
We also support the creation of new tools that enable citizens to exercise their
right to freedom of expression circumventing politically motivated censorship.
provide funds to groups around the world to ensure that these tools reach the people who need
in local languages, and the training they need to access the Internet in a safe
.
United States has been assisting in these efforts by some with a focus on
implement programs more efficiently and effectively as possible. Both the American people as
countries that censor the Internet should understand that our government is proud
promote Internet freedom.
We are also thinking about the next wave of connective technologies, and we are beginning
programs to allow access to unfiltered information on mobile phones and to assist NGOs
to protect their information and communications against cyber attacks. We are taking
what people in the technology community call an angel investor approach, the
hold a variety of entrepreneurial actors. Our goal in these efforts is simple: a
unfettered access to information, insurance, for a greater number of people in a greater number of places
.
We put these tools in the hands of people who use them to advance democracy and human rights
, combating climate change and epidemics, build global support for
Obama the president's goal of a world without nuclear weapons, and to encourage sustainable economic development that raises
all disadvantaged people.
is why today announced that during the next year working with our partners
industry, academia and NGOs to establish a permanent
effort to use the power of connection technologies and apply them
our diplomatic goals.
By having mobile phones, mapping applications and other new technologies, we
empower citizens, strengthen our traditional diplomacy. We also address deficiencies in the current
market for innovation. Let me give an example: Say I want
create a mobile phone application that allows people to evaluate government ministries
their sensitivity, efficiency and expose and denounce corruption.
The equipment needed to make this idea work is already in the hands of thousands of millions of potential users
. And it would be relatively inexpensive to develop and implement
the necessary computer programs. If people took advantage of this instrument, help us focus our
foreign aid spending, improve lives and encourage foreign investment in countries with governments
responsible. However, at this time, mobile application developers have not
financial assistance for this project on their own account and the State Department
lacks a mechanism for that to happen.
This initiative should help solve that problem, and produce long-term dividends
modest investments in innovation. We will work with experts to find the best
structure for this company, and need the talent and resources of technology companies and organizations
nonprofit for best results.
Therefore, all of you here in this room who have this talent, please consider yourselves invited to help
.
Meanwhile, there are companies, individuals and institutions working on ideas and applications that could advance our goals
diplomatic and development. And the Department of State will begin competition
innovation to give this work an immediate boost.
ask the Americans to send us their best ideas on applications and technologies that help break
language barriers, overcome illiteracy and to connect people to services and information you need
. For example, Microsoft has already developed a prototype digital doctor
could help provide medical care in isolated rural communities
We see more ideas like this. And we will work with the winners of the competition and provide
donations to help make their ideas to scale.
These new initiatives will supplement greatly the important work we have done this
last year. In the service of our diplomatic goals and diplomacy, I have assembled a talented and experienced team
to direct our efforts in the XXI century diplomacy.
This team has traveled the world helping governments and groups to use effectively the benefits of technology
connection. The team has established a Civil Society initiative to help 2.0
based organizations to enter the digital age. They are installing a program in Mexico to help combat
drug-related violence and allowing people to submit reports to
trusted sources without revealing the identity of the informant, to avoid being victims of compensation.
have introduced mobile banking operations in Afghanistan and currently being made by the management in the Democratic Republic
Congo. In Pakistan, created the first mobile network, called Nuestra Voz,
which has produced tens of millions of messages and has connected young Pakistanis want
tackle violent extremism.
In a short period of time, we have made significant progress in translating the promise of these technologies
results that make a difference. But there is still much more to do. And
work with the private sector and foreign governments to bring to use the tools of statecraft
XXI century, we must remember our shared responsibility to safeguard the freedoms
have spoken today. We firmly believe that early
as freedom of information are not merely good policies that are somehow connected to our national values \u200b\u200b
, but are universal and they are also good for business.
To use the terminology of the market, the shares of a company in Tunisia or Vietnam
included in the stock market and operates in an environment of censorship always be priced lower than those of
a firm that operates in a free society . If decision makers
companies do not have access to global sources of news and information, investors have less confidence in their decisions
long term. The countries that censor news and information
must recognize that from an economic standpoint, there is no distinction between political speech and censor speech commercial
. If you are denied the companies in their countries access to both types of information, this will inevitably impact
growth.
Increasingly, U.S. companies are the subject of Internet and freedom of information
a major consideration in their business decisions. I trust your competitors and foreign governments
pays great attention to this trend. The latest situation, which has
to do with Google, has aroused great interest and hope Chinese authorities
conduct a thorough investigation of cyber intrusions that led to Google made its announcement. And
also hope that this research and its results are transparent.
Internet has been a source of tremendous progress in China, and this is fabulous.
are so many people who are connected now. But countries that restrict free access to information or
that violate the basic rights of Internet users risk isolation from the progress of the next century
. However, the United States and China have different views on this issue, and we
we will address these differences in a frank and consistent, within the context of our
positive, cooperative and comprehensive.
But ultimately, this issue is not just about freedom of information.
has to do with the kind of world we want to have and the type of world we live. It has to do with whether
live on a planet with an Internet, a global community and a common set of
knowledge that benefits us and all, or in a fragmented world in which access to information and opportunities
depends on where you live and the whims of the censors.
Freedom of information supports peace and security they provide the foundation for global
progress. Historically, asymmetric access to information is one of the main causes of conflict between states
. When faced with serious disputes or dangerous incidents,
is critical that people on both sides of the issue have access to the same facts and opinions
.
Today, Americans may consider information submitted by governments foreign
. We do not block their attempts to communicate with the American people.
But citizens and societies that practice censorship lack of exposure to external
opinions. In North Korea, for example, the government has tried to completely isolate their citizens
views external. This unequal access to information increases the likelihood of conflict
and the likelihood that minor disagreements could escalate.
I hope so in that responsible governments with an interest in global stability
work with us to address these imbalances.
For companies, this issue has to do more than state that they are morally right. In
actually has to do with trust between firms and their customers. Everywhere
consumers want to trust that the Internet companies that depend on them
offer the full results of their searches and act as responsible stewards your personal information.
firms that earn the trust of these countries and basically provide that type of service,
thrive in the global market. I really believe that those who lose the confidence of its customers lost over time
customers. Know that no matter where they live, people want to believe that what you put into
Internet will not be used against you.
No company should accept any form of censorship of anything. And in the United States,
U.S. companies need to adopt a principled position. This should be part of our national brand
. I have confidence that consumers around the world offset
companies to adhere to these principles.
We are infusing new vigor the Panel of Global Internet Freedom as a forum to address the threats
Internet freedom around the world, and urge companies
U.S. media to take a proactive role in
challenging demands of foreign governments censorship and surveillance. The private sector shares responsibility for
help safeguard freedom of expression. And when their business dealings threaten to undermine
this freedom, they should consider what is right, not simply what a gain quick
. We
also encouraged by the work done by the Global Network Initiative
- voluntary work on behalf of technology companies working with
non-governmental organizations, academic experts and social investment funds to meet the demands
government censorship. The initiative goes beyond mere statements of principles and provides
mechanisms to promote accountability and real transparency. As part of our commitment to support
responsible participation of the private sector in terms
freedom of information, the State Department convened a high-level meeting next month
co-chaired by the secretaries Robert Hormats and Maria Otero, in order to gather signatures
provide network services and talk about Internet freedom, because we want to have a partnership to address this challenge
century.
I consider to look for the freedoms we've talked about today is right. But I think it's smart
also do so. By advancing this agenda, we align our principles, our
economic goals and our strategic priorities. We have to work for a world in which the
access to networks and the information serves to unite more people and expand the definition of
global community. Given the magnitude of challenges before us, it is necessary that everyone
pool its knowledge and creativity to help rebuild the economy, protect our environment
, defeat violent extremism and build a future in which every human being can remain faithful
potential God has given you and do it.
Let me conclude by asking them to remember the girl who was rescued from the rubble on Monday in Port-au
. She's alive. It has been reunited with his family. Have the opportunity to grow, because these networks
took a voice that was buried and spread to the world.
No nation, no group and no individual should remain buried in the rubble of oppression
. We can not remain idle while people are separated from the human family
the walls of censorship, and we can not remain silent about these issues
simply because we can not hear the screams.
again commit to this cause. Let's make this technology a force for real
progress worldwide, and defend these freedoms together, for our time and our
young people who deserve every opportunity we can give them.
Many thanks. NNNN
