Follow Lead of Visionary Ted Turner Who ‘Bet Big on Humanity’, Secretary-General Urges in Memorial Message Hailing Late Philanthropist’s Generous UN Investment
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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the memorial for Ted Turner, in New York today:
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23362.doc.htm
- Published 2026-11-09 22:12:41 UTC
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