    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book I)]
    [January 28, 1995]
    [Page 110]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of Jim Grant
    January 28, 1995

        It was with deep sadness and regret that Hillary and I learned today
    of the death of Jim Grant, executive director of UNICEF. Throughout his
    long career, Jim Grant was a visionary leader, one of the most
    distinguished international public servants of our time. It was in
    recognition of Jim Grant's lifelong contributions that I was honored to
    present him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom last August.
        Under Jim Grant's 15 years of leadership, UNICEF has earned a
    reputation as one of the most effective and esteemed U.N. agencies.
    UNICEF retains its special place in the hearts of all Americans.
        We will remember Jim Grant most for his tireless advocacy on behalf
    of the world's children and for pioneering low-cost, simple techniques
    for alleviating disease, poverty, and suffering among the neediest of
    children. One measure of his legacy lies in the fact that today 80
    percent of children in the developing world receive immunizations,
    compared with 20 percent in 1980 when Jim Grant assumed leadership of
    UNICEF.
        Today we have lost a personal friend, an American hero and champion
    of children throughout the world. We will all miss him.