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“The Kyoto Treaty wasn't perfect, but we signed it, in fact, helped to draft it. And I'm very proud of it, it was the world's first commitment to doing something comprehensive on greenhouse gases and trying to reduce global warming before we do irreversible damage to many civilizations around the world.”

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William J. Clinton

William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, was born on August 19, 1946. His presidency was marked by economic prosperity and a series of achievements in domestic and foreign policy. Despite controversies, including a sex scandal and impeachment, Clinton's economic legacy and foreign policy initiatives continue to be widely discussed and studied. more

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