May 29 marks the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. On May 27, 2011, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement :
"On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United States salutes the brave men and women who prevent conflict, save lives, and provide hope to countless vulnerable people while serving under the flag of the United Nations. More than 120,000 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers currently serve...
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