Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the award of the Medal of Freedom to Mary Robinson
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Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the award of the Medal of Freedom to Mary Robinson
I warmly congratulate former President Mary Robinson on being awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Obama. This is the highest civilian honour awarded by the United States and it is a fitting tribute to Mary Robinson. She is among other distinguished honourees, including Senator Edward Kennedy, a great and loyal friend of Ireland in the US and his late sister, Mrs Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Throughout her career, in particular in her role as President of Ireland and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and more recently through her work as founder of The Ethical Globalisation Initiative, Mary Robinson has been an outstanding advocate and champion for human rights and fairness for all. Irish people everywhere are very proud of her being honoured by this award and her many achievements during a distinguished career of advocacy.
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