William J. Clinton Foundation News

Statement by President and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of Ed Malloy

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“We are greatly saddened by the passing of Ed Malloy, a true public servant to New York and our country. For years we were proud to call him a friend as he labored tirelessly to transform the construction industry, provide New York with the best infrastructure possible and open doors for thousands of New Yorkers to begin their careers in the building trades. His legacy lives on in the countless parks, bridges, and buildings that stand because of his commitment and passion. He will be missed.”

Press Release: President Clinton Announces the Program for the 2012 CGI America Meeting

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Meeting will convene nearly 1,000 leaders from business, government, and the nonprofit sector to address economic growth in the United States through job creation, innovation, education and workforce development June 7 – 8 in Chicago

Featured participants to include Chelsea Clinton; Regina E. Dugan, former director of DARPA, U.S. Department of Defense; Rahm Emanuel, mayor, City of Chicago; Donna Gambrell, director, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury; Lisa Hall, president and CEO, Calvert Foundation; Bill Haslam, governor, State of Tennessee; Jim Koch, chair and founder, The Boston Beer Company, Inc.; Ai-jen Poo, director, National Domestic Workers Alliance; Jerry Sanders, mayor, City of San Diego; Mark Vachon, vice president, Ecomagination, General Electric; Robert G. Wilmers, chairman and CEO, M&T Bank Corporation; and Randi Weingarten, president, American...

REVISED: Statement by President Bill Clinton on the Current Political Situation in Haiti

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

I call on the Haitian Parliament and the Martelly administration to expedite the ratification process of the Prime Minister, and establish a functional government within the week.

I believe that the Haitian people deserve better from their leaders. The current political crisis disrupted progress towards a more prosperous Haiti for too long. While I am pleased by much of what has been achieved since President Martelly took office, Haiti’s rebuilding efforts have been delayed far too many times. Haiti must have a government with strong and transparent leadership working alongside a parliament that understands its economic, political and social challenges.

Haiti’s leaders have a responsibility to put the Haitian people first, above political differences and self interests, and to show the world that Haiti is on the right path to ensure democracy, and the rule of law, fight corruption, and restore confidence in the...

Statement by President Clinton on the passing of Levon Helm

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“I was saddened to learn of the death of my fellow Arkansan Levon Helm. Levon was one of America’s great musicians. His music, with the Hawks, the Band, and throughout his career, and his standout performance in Coal Miner’s Daughter, touched a cord with me and with many Americans. He never forgot his roots. I was always grateful that he helped the annual Delta Blues Festival get off the ground. He will be deeply missed.”

Statement by President Clinton on the Passing of Mayor Casey Laman

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Casey Laman. Casey was a great mayor, and he lived his life dedicated to North Little Rock. Over his impressive four terms in office, he turned North Little Rock into a thriving city — building hospitals, libraries, and the beautiful Burns Park, and improving public facilities for all residents. He was also a highly intelligent, well-informed citizen who was always willing to share his insights and opinions with me and countless others when we were starting our careers in public service. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

Statement by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the passing of Mike Wallace

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Mike Wallace. Mike took to heart the reporters pledge to ‘comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.’ He never shied away from asking the big questions, confronting oversized egos and speaking truth to power. He was an iconic American who transformed broadcast journalism and constantly redefined the landscape of television news. And he did it all with grace, humor and poise.

No matter who was sitting next to him, and no matter what the subject, Mike was a dogged defender of fact and represented the best of the tenets of journalism. His legacy lives on in those who continue to stand up for transparency and accountability. We will miss him dearly.”

Statement by President Bill Clinton on the passing of Bingu wa Mutharika

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of President Mutharika, and I extend my prayers and condolences to his family. Since 2005, my Foundation has had the opportunity to work with him, Vice President Banda, and their government. I look forward to continuing those efforts with President Banda, and I wish her and her country well as they build upon their constitution and democracy in the face of this unexpected loss.”

Statement by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the passing of Bernard Rapoport

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“Bernard Rapoport was our friend for forty years. With countless others, we were inspired by his phenomenal energy and passion and blessed by his generosity. He was a wonderful man who loved his family, his business, his politics, and his philanthropy. And he cared and gave right to the very end. Our prayers are with Audre, Ronnie, and his grandchildren.”

Statement by President Clinton on the Renaming of the Little Rock National Airport

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

“Hillary and I are humbled by the Little Rock Airport Commission’s decision this morning,” said President Bill Clinton. “We are grateful for this honor and for all that the people of Arkansas have done for us. And we look forward to many happy landings at the airport in the years ahead.”

Press Release: President Clinton Announces Four New Commitments to Provide Solar Energy to Haiti

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Leads High Level Energy Delegation of Executives on Site Visits in Haiti’s Central Plateau

New York, NY — Today, President Bill Clinton announced four new commitments to provide solar energy to Haiti by Clinton Foundation partners. The announcement came after a three-day trip to Haiti to visit project sites featuring solar energy installations. He was accompanied by senior executives of large energy corporations from around the world, including China, Israel, and Ireland, as well as directors of large foundations interested in supporting projects in the energy sector. The trip was co-hosted by David Crane, CEO of NRG Energy. Together, they toured sites in Haiti’s Central Plateau to view the progress of solar power installations funded by the $1 million commitment made through the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) by NRG and their implementing partner, the Solar...