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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967
I read about this.
I think that he was talking about one of his key advisors who went there (can't recall the name)? He also mentioned Xena the Warrior Princess for reasons which I can't recall  |
Very good, Bilbo! He was referring to Helen Clark, who had three terms as Prime Minister of New Zealand and now works for the UN. The quote in full:
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Let me begin with a small confession: this may be my first time on campus, but I often feel that I have benefited from an Auckland University education. It happens whenever I sit down with the leader running our United Nations development work around the world — the first woman ever to hold that very important position — Auckland University’s own Helen Clark.
It happens whenever I listen and learn from other experienced voices in diplomacy, business, and civil society who graduated from this fine institution. As a matter of fact, the Prime Minister of Samoa, whom I met just this morning, is also an Auckland graduate.
And it’s good to know that you not only specialize in training for policy and politics, but also peace and security. I sometimes feel we could all use a little of the spirit of Auckland alumna Lucy Lawless – Xena the Warrior Princess.
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