Not knowing the full context where this phrase was excerpted but on the basis of the definitions of proclaim by the American Heritage Dictionary, I would answer in the affirmative. For reference, here are the two relevant definitions of proclaim for use in the sentence example: pro·claim (pro-klâm¹, pre-) verb , transitive pro·claimed , pro·claim·ing , pro·claims 1. To announce officially and publicly; declare.
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