Clinton says that is the only way to bring about reconciliation in Ivory Coast.
“We think that all Ivorians need to see that the rule of law is working, and that there is impartial justice, a transparent system to ensure that all atrocities are fully investigated, and that the perpetrators, regardless of which side they supported, are held to account,” she stated.
Clinton says in the past year, the Obama administration has committed about $44 million to help Ivory Coast strengthen its justice sector and democratic governance. Ivorians say they hope her visit will help boost investments by U.S. firms, including the agricultural giants Archer Daniels Midlands and Cargill.
University student Sekou Toure says Clinton's stop in Abidjan is another strong signal that Ivory Coast is back in business.
Toure says Ivorians know that Americans supported President Ouattara during the political crisis. So it's normal that after the crisis Secretary Clinton comes to see how life is going on and if President Ouattara is following democracy.
Clinton says she is working with Ouattara to open the eyes of American investors to what is possible in Ivory Coast.
“We very much want to send a clear message to American businesses that Cote d'Ivoire is open for business, that there are investment opportunities, there are people looking for work who are ready to go to work. There are many ways that American business can invest with, trade with, and create opportunities right here," she said.
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