[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 10231]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am pleased to take this opportunity to 
recognize the 70th anniversary of the United Nations.
  As World War II came to a close, representatives of 50 nations met in 
San Francisco to sign the United Nations' founding charter, officially 
establishing an international forum to prevent war, support human 
rights, respect international law, and promote social progress. These 
delegates hoped the creation of this new organization would prevent 
another devastating global conflict by addressing diplomatic challenges 
and humanitarian crises around the world.
  Over the past seven decades, the United Nations has engaged in 
peacekeeping operations throughout the world, with more than 120 
nations contributing military personnel, police, and civilians to these 
humanitarian efforts. Although there continue to be areas where armed 
conflict is all too prevalent, I am proud of the many successes 
achieved through this global mission.
  The United Nations has also played an important role in addressing 
the needs of the world's most vulnerable populations by promoting 
health, nutrition, and education. Through the work of the World Health 
Organization, the World Food Programme, and many other bodies, the 
United Nations has led efforts worldwide to reduce poverty and save 
lives.
  As United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and leaders from 
around the world gather in San Francisco on June 26 to celebrate the 
70th anniversary of the United Nations Charter, I want to congratulate 
the United Nations for its incredible achievements and dedicated 
commitment to fostering consensus, partnership, and unity among the 
nations of the world.

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