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Article: Remarks during a meeting with the United Nations Security Council in New York City.(Week Ending Friday, September 28, 2007)
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- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
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- October 1, 2007
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September 25, 2007
Mr. President, thank you. And thank you for convening this meeting of the United Nations Security Council. I appreciate the opportunity to join you. And I appreciate your focus is--your focus on the challenges to peace and security in Africa, particularly in Sudan and Darfur.
The reason I say that is, my Nation has labeled what's taking place in Darfur as genocide, and when we find genocide, it's time to do something about it. Time is of the essence. And so, Mr. President, you're focusing our attention on this crucial matter.
I want to thank the Secretary-General, as well, for your support of the people of Darfur. I appreciate ...