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CHERITH NORMAN-CHALET (United States), speaking as the host nation, said the United States is proud to remain the home of the 51³Ô¹Ï, an organization that since its founding has transformed into a vast network.  The Organization¡¯s vision is clearly outlined in its Charter, she said, adding that in many ways the 51³Ô¹Ï has proven to be a successful experiment.  The United States has played a central role in the successes of the Organization as the most reliable funder over the past 75 years.  However, she noted that the 51³Ô¹Ï remains resistant to reform and has turned a blind eye to authoritarian regimes and efforts to undermine freedoms.  Commemorations of the Organization¡¯s seventy?fifth anniversary offer an opportunity to ask questions about the Organization¡¯s strengths and weaknesses, review its failures and celebrate its accomplishments.

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