Dr. Brimmer said the Convention represents international cooperation at the highest level.

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Dr. Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, Department of State, USA, emphasized the importance of educating young people about tolerance and non-discrimination.

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United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed similar concerns in a video message to the ceremony, where she was represented by Esther Brimmer, US Assistant Secretary, International Organization Affairs.

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"It takes the same amount of energy to work in a shearing shed for eight hours as it does to run a marathon twice, " said Leann Brimmer, 38, of Biddle, Mont.

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Assistant Secretary Esther Brimmer's full remarks are below.

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