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“When the Kyoto Protocol enters into the force tomorrow, the world will take a significant and long-awaited first step towards stemming global warming. Instead of stepping forward as the world leader on climate change, however, the Bush Administration is clinging to the role of world obstructionist.”

Quote by Nancy Pelosi

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The Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, born on March 26, 1940. more

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