Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Statement on the Passing of Kofi Annan
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement reflecting on the life and legacy of former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan:
“UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was a force for peace and justice in the world who reminded us all of our shared humanity. He leaves an unmatched legacy — a safer, healthier and more open world.
“I had the honor of working with Secretary-General Annan on many occasions, most notably on the creation of the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis and other initiatives to eradicate the HIV/AIDS epidemic. His tenacity in the face of our greatest challenges was only matched by his deep compassion for the world’s citizens.
"Secretary-General Annan's passing is a loss for the global community - and it will require each one of us to take up his mantle and carry on his work for peace and human rights. My prayers are with his family and everyone who loved him.”