President Clinton praises Stephen Lewis

TORONTO --
President Bill Clinton paid tribute Tuesday to Stephen Lewis, the UN special envoy on AIDS, and all the others who have joined in the battle against HIV/AIDS around the world.

In a moving address to the International AIDS Conference, Clinton said the world and the people at the conference owe Lewis a debt of gratitude for his passion and no-nonsense approach.

"I always love sharing the stage with Stephen Lewis, although he is a hard act to follow," Clinton said after Lewis eloquently introduced him. "I thank him for a lifetime of public service."

MICHAEL McCAFFERTY SAYS:

I agree with President Clinton. Stephen Lewis is truly a great Canadian.