Former President Bill Clinton calls on leaders to fill gaps left by 'retreating governments'

Former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative conference in New York, urging attendees to step into voids left by retreating governments. The call to action follows recent cuts to foreign assistance made by the United States and other nations.

Clinton challenged leaders at the annual gathering to make formal commitments to fill these gaps in international aid and global support, framing the initiative as a necessary response to declining state-sponsored foreign assistance.