[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 30 (Wednesday, February 15, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S2768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                             JAMES P. GRANT

 Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I was deeply saddened to learn of 
the recent death of a tireless champion of the world's children, James 
P. Grant. Most of us knew Jim as the deeply committed and energetic 
Executive Director of UNICEF, where his enthusiasm, his compassion, and 
his media savvy were legion. For 15 years he refused to take ``no'' for 
an answer, forcing those more accustomed to the high politics of 
diplomacy to consider the everyday realities for the youngest and most 
vulnerable members of the world's population. His child survival 
revolution can be credited with saving and improving the lives of 
millions of children who otherwise would have fallen victim to 
malnutrition, dehydration and easily preventable diseases.
  While Jim Grant's contributions as UNICEF's Director are 
unparalleled, it was not only there that he made his mark. In fact he 
spent his entire lifetime in public service: First with the U.N. Relief 
and Rehabilitation Administration in China, where he was born, and 
later at the United States Department of State, the United States 
Agency for International Development, and the Overseas Development 
Council. In each of those capacities his concern for those living in 
poverty and despair lent special significance to his work and 
distinguished him as an individual.
  Even as his own health began to fail him, Jim continued his important 
work at UNICEF. He enlisted the support of everyone from Hollywood 
superstars to Members of Congress in helping to realize the ambitious 
goals of the World Summit for Children--cutting child mortality by one-
third, halving malnutrition and maternal mortality rates, providing 
basic education for all children, and reducing or eradicating childhood 
diseases by the end of this century. In recognition of Jim Grant's 
outstanding contributions, President Clinton awarded him the Nation's 
highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom, just last summer.
  Mr. President, I am certain that my colleagues join me in extending 
my deepest sympathies to Jim's family. He is deeply missed but his life 
and work shall never be forgotten.


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