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Date: February 17, 2009

New York, 17 February 2009 - Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on US delegation to negotiations on the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference
The Secretary-General welcomes the United States' decision to send a delegation to engage in the preliminary negotiations to finalize the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference, scheduled for 20-24 April 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland. 
The Secretary-General urges all Member States to engage constructively on all the outstanding issues of the outcome document to ensure a successful outcome of the Conference. 
The Secretary-General condemns racism in all its forms and manifestations. Combating and eliminating discrimination and inequality require active engagement by all.