The crisis in Sudan demands immediate action.  In July 2004, the United States Senate recognized the violence in Darfur, where at least 200,000 people have died and at least 2.5 million others have been displaced , as genocide.   Countless women and girls are being violently and sexually abused and continue to live in fear.  Escalating violence has forced the evacuation of many vital relief workers.  In the face of this unconscionable crisis, the United States, like all nations who stand for freedom and respect for human rights, has the moral responsibility to condemn, in the strongest manner possible, the actions of the Sudanese government against its own people and to do all that is possible to end the genocide.  As the crisis has continued and the death toll has mounted, it has been hard to believe that the situation on the ground could deteriorate further.  Unfortunately, it has, and the realities on the ground today are even worse than they were in July 2004. 

Like many of my constituents, I am distressed that the killings, rapes and violence continue, and I add my voice to those urging immediate cessation of hostilities by all parties.  In the Senate, I will continue my efforts to put pressure on the Sudanese regime to stop the genocide in Darfur, including by calling for Khartoum to cease its support of the militias that carry out much of the violence against civilians and to allow the free flow of humanitarian aid to the millions displaced by the conflict .   I will continue to urge the Administration to create real consequences for all who commit attacks, block the deployment of the African Union/United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), or obstruct the peace process.

Listed below are statements and remarks by Senator Clinton concerning the crisis in Darfur.

February 8, 2008

Joined Congressman Brian Higgins in an effort in both chambers of Congress calling on President Bush to strengthen America's leadership role in ending the crisis in Darfur. In letters to the President, Clinton and Higgins urged the appointment of a single, dedicated Administration official who would have final authority on Sudan policy, as well as the deployment of a full-time diplomatic team in the region. READ MORE >

January 29, 2008

Announced that a measure she introduced to address the Bush Administration's response to the crisis in Darfur was signed into law. The amendment, included as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, requires the Department of Defense and the Department of State to report jointly on the planning and implementation of the policy of the United States to end the violence, including any plans for a no-fly zone, and ensure appropriate Congressional oversight of U.S. activity in the region. READ MORE >

December 14, 2007

Announced final Congressional approvel of a measure she introduced to address the Bush Administration's response to the crisis in Darfur. The amendment, approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Act, requires the Department of Defense and the Department of State to report jointly on the planning and implementation of the policy of the United States to end the violence, including any plans for a no-fly zone, and ensure appropriate Congressional oversight of U.S. activity in the region. READ MORE >

September 18, 2007

Announced unanimous Senate approval of an amendment to the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act she introduced to address the Bush Administration's response to the crisis in Darfur. The amendment requires the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of State to report on the planning and implementation of the policy of the United States to end the violence, including any plans for a no-fly zone, and ensure appropriate Congressional oversight of U.S. activity in the region. READ MORE >

August 2, 2007

Applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution calling for immediate action by the international community to bring an end to the crisis in Darfur (S. Res. 276). The resolution calls for the urgent deployment of a multinational peacekeeping mission with sufficient resources, leadership, and mandate to protect civilians in Darfur, as well as for the renewal of diplomatic efforts toward a comprehensive peace process. The resolution also calls for the imposition of meaningful measures, including a no-fly zone, if the Government of Sudan does not abide by its commitments under international law. READ MORE >

May 7, 2007

Joined a bipartisan group of Senators and members of the House of Representatives in calling on President Bush to enforce the promise by the Sudanese government to facilitate humanitarian operations in Darfur. In a letter to President Bush, the members of Congress outlined their concerns about humanitarian workers' access to over two million displaced Darfurians and the need to enforce the Joint Communiqué agreement between the government of Sudan and the United Nations. READ MORE >

May 1, 2007

Joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on China to step up pressure on Sudan to end the crisis in Darfur that has killed hundreds of thousands of civilians and displaced millions more. In a letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao, the senators outlined the need for China to impress upon Sudanese President al-Bashir the need to halt Sudan's military operations throughout Darfur, accept a robust African Union-United Nations (AU-UN) peacekeeping force, and ensure humanitarian assistance can be provided safely. READ MORE >

March 22, 2007

Joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to President Bush calling for action by the UN Security Council against Sudan. READ MORE >

February 6, 2007

Raised Iraq and Darfur with Defense Secretary Gates and General Pace, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Administration's FY 08 Department of Defense Budget Request.

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January 30, 2007

Applauded the decision of the African Union to decline to appoint Sudan as its chair. African Union nations elected Ghanaian President John Kufuor to serve as chairman in 2007. In a letter sent last week, Senator Clinton joined a bipartisan effort to encourage African Union (AU) leaders to consider all appropriate diplomatic means to prevent Sudan from gaining the chairmanship due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur. READ MORE >

January 17, 2007

Joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to President Bush underscoring the growing need for action in Darfur. The letter also addresses the need for the Administration to share with Congress details of its "Plan B" for Darfur as the Sudanese government continues to resist full deployment of United Nations peacekeepers to the region. READ MORE >

December 9, 2006

Co-sponsored legislation that was adopted unanimously by the Senate, urging deployment of UN peacekeepers; strengthening of sanctions against the Government of Sudan and other parties; support for the African Union Mission in Sudan; and attention to eastern Chad and the Central African Republic.

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December 8, 2006

Submitted into the Congressional Record a statement about the urgent need to stabilize Darfur, eastern Chad, and the Central African Republic. READ MORE >

October 30, 2006

Co-signed a letter to Secretary Rice encouraging African leaders to discuss Darfur with Chinese officials. READ MORE >

October 10, 2006

Co-signed a letter to the Secretary-General of the Arab League, requesting urgent diplomatic assistance to end violence in Darfur and facilitate deployment of U.N. peacekeepers. READ MORE >

October 2, 2006

Applauded Congressional approval of legislation authored by Senators Reid and Clinton to require the Bush Administration to report regularly on Darfur.

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September 20, 2006

Co-signed a letter to Senate Appropriators urging them to retain amendment 4912 in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2007. This amendment was co-sponsored by Senator Clinton and provides an additional $20 million to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS). READ MORE >

September 12, 2006

Joined with 26 other Senators on a letter to President Bush, describing several specific steps that should be taken immediately to end violence and protect civilians in Darfur. READ MORE >

September 7, 2006

Co-sponsored legislation that was adopted unanimously by the Senate, urging deployment of U.N. peacekeepers; enforcement of the no-fly zone; engagement with NATO; pursuit of targeted sanctions against Sudanese leaders and broader sanctions against Sudan; diplomacy with China, Russia, and the Arab League; and appointment of a U.S. Envoy to Sudan. READ MORE >

September 7, 2006

Co-sponsored an amendment (# 4912) to the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5631) to provide an additional $20 million to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS). READ MORE >

June 29, 2006

Called again for urgent action on Darfur, and signed the 1,000,000th postcard to the President urging deployment of multi-national peacekeepers to protect civilians. READ MORE >

June 20, 2006

Authored an amendment (# 4361) to the Department of Defense Authorization Bill (S. 2766) that was approved by the Senate and requires the President to publish regular reports on the implementation of the Darfur Peace Agreement. READ MORE >

May 25, 2006

Submitted into the Congressional Record a statement on the Darfur Peace Agreement and the situation in Sudan. READ MORE >

May 17, 2006

Joined with several other Senators to support the provision of peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance to Darfur. READ MORE >

May 5, 2006

Applauded U.S. Senate approval of increased funding to support U.N. peacekeeping and a special envoy to Sudan. READ MORE >

April 5, 2006

Met with Simon Deng and others upon completion of their "Sudan Freedom Walk" from New York City to Washington, D.C. Spoke about the crisis in Darfur and the need for sustained attention to southern Sudan. READ MORE >

March 15, 2006

Sent a letter to President Bush, identifying 13 steps that can and should be taken to address the crises in Sudan and Chad. These suggested steps include appointment of a Presidential Envoy to Sudan, assembly of world leaders to address the crisis in Darfur, authorization of a robust U.N. peacekeeping mission, multilateral enforcement of the no-fly zone in Darfur, attention to growing tensions between Sudan and Chad, accountability for perpetrators of violence, and attention to southern and eastern Sudan. READ MORE >

March 7, 2006

Spoke about Darfur during a meeting of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to raise the issue of greater NATO assistance to the African Union. READ MORE >

March 2, 2006

Co-sponsored legislation that was adopted by the U.S. Senate, calling on President Bush to take immediate steps, including through NATO, to help improve security in Darfur. READ MORE >

Supported legislation that urged the Government of National Unity of Sudan and the Government of Southern Sudan to implement fully the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of January 9, 2005. READ MORE >

January 27, 2006

Joined with a bipartisan group of Senators to call on President Bush to authorize additional funding for the African Union Mission in Darfur, to work towards deployment of UN peacekeepers to Darfur, to impose sanctions on perpetrators of atrocities, and to work towards enforcement of the no-fly zone in Darfur. READ MORE >

November 18, 2005

Applauded the U.S. Senate's approval of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, which was co-sponsored by Senator Clinton. READ MORE ><

November 14, 2005

Supported the passage of legislation that made development assistance to the Government of Sudan contingent on its disarmament of the Janjaweed and provision of unimpeded access for international relief workers and investigators. READ MORE >

October 20, 2005

Joined with a bipartisan group of Senators to call on the United States to support the African Union and work with the U.N. Security Council to address the targeting of civilians in Darfur, authorize the deployment of U.N. peacekeepers to Darfur, impose targeted sanctions on Sudanese officials, and enforce the no-fly zone over Darfur. READ MORE >

July 19, 2005

Supported legislation that urged the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army to fully implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of January 9, 2005. READ MORE >

May 11, 2005

Supported the passage of legislation that provided additional funding to the African Union Mission in Darfur and to disaster and famine assistance there. READ MORE >

April 21, 2005

U.S. Senate adopted an amendment calling for increased funding for peacekeeping and famine assistance in Darfur. READ MORE >

April 20, 2005

Co-sponsored an amendment that was adopted by the U.S. Senate, calling for the imposition of sanctions against perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Darfur. READ MORE >

March 10, 2005

Co-sponsored legislation calling on NATO to assess the effectiveness of and requirements for a NATO-enforced no-fly zone in Darfur. READ MORE >

March 6, 2005

Spoke about Darfur at New York University, during a conference commemorating the 10th anniversary of the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women, and called for increased assistance to the African Union Mission in Darfur and a more robust international response. READ MORE >

March 3, 2005

Joined with several other Senators to send a letter to Secretary Rice. The letter raised several issues, including the need to strengthen the African Union, give force to existing U.N. resolutions, ensure proper care for affected women and children, hold accountable human rights violators, and appoint a new envoy to Sudan. READ MORE >

March 1, 2005

Spoke about Darfur at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee. READ MORE >

February 13, 2005

Spoke about Darfur at a meeting with U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other world leaders, and suggested an expansion of NATO assistance to the African Union Mission in Darfur. READ MORE >

November 20, 2004

U.S. Congress agreed to legislation calling on the Secretary of State to investigate the genocide in Darfur; providing funding to the African Union; and making development assistance to the Government of Sudan contingent on its disarmament of the Janjaweed and its allowance of unimpeded access for international humanitarian workers and investigators. READ MORE >

September 23, 2004

Spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate, and called for more urgent action to end the genocide in Darfur. READ MORE >

U.S. Senate adopted the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004. READ MORE >

September 22, 2004

U.S. Senate adopted legislation calling for a formal United Nations investigation to determine whether the actions of the Government of Sudan in Darfur constitute acts of genocide; and for the suspension of Sudan's membership on the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. READ MORE >

July 22, 2004

Supported legislation recognizing the genocide in Darfur. READ MORE >

June 24, 2004

Co-sponsored an amendment to the Dept. of Defense Appropriations Act of 2005, increasing funding for humanitarian operations in Sudan and Chad. READ MORE >

May 6, 2004

U.S. Senate adopted legislation condemning the Government of Sudan for its participation and complicity in attacks against civilians in Darfur. READ MORE >

Senator Clinton speaks publicly about Sudan.