Clinton Urges Bosnians to Reject Nationalism, Adopt Reforms

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke in Sarajevo today and urged Bosnians to "reject the false promise of self-serving nationalist agendas" and push forward with reforms.

Sabina Arslanagic

After meeting with top government officials and speaking to university students, Clinton opened the new United States embassy in Sarajevo.

In a speech at the new embassy, Clinton told those gathered that she had urged the students, as she urged every citizen, "to reject the false promise of self-serving nationalist agendas, those will lead only to more distrust, disunion, stagnation and poverty.

"No one will create a stable and prosperous future for this country stoking the animosities of the past... The only way forward lies in working together toward shared aspirations so you can create jobs, attract investment, and build a better life for everyone."

She encouraged the newly elected Bosnian leaders, many of whom were present at the embassy, "to reflect the interest of the voters by moving promptly to form an inclusive and functional government and then proceeding with consitutional reform."...........................

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