Dear friends of Michael Douglas and the UN! Ladies and gentlemen,

I warmly congratulate Michael Douglas on receiving the Genesis Award. He has inspired many people as a champion of disarmament and non-proliferation.

I am also deeply grateful to him for his tireless advocacy as a United Nations Messenger of Peace.

Whether he speaks to world leaders or the public, Michael Douglas embodies the values of the United Nations. He is a true humanitarian.

I thank him for his invaluable support – and I wish him continued great success.

Thank you.