In a major foreign policy speech, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined the U.S. commitment to Internet freedom, which she said is essential to upholding human rights and encouraging economic prosperity.
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Originally proclaimed by the U.N. General Assembly, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is commemorated each year on May 17 and seeks to raise awareness about how information communication technologies can bring together societies and economies.
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