donderdag, januari 24, 2008
Condi Rice opening Davos
ondoleezza Rice openng speech of the Davos World Economic Forum.Memorable quote: "If we are to continue expanding global economic growth, we also need to find a new approach to energy and the environment. If we proceed on our current course, we have an unacceptable choice: Either sacrifice global economic growth for the health of our planet – or sacrifice the health of our planet for fossil fuel-led growth. We cannot do that. We have to reject this course – and work instead to cut the Gordian Knot of fossil fuels, carbon emissions, and economic activity.
I want to assure you that we Americans realize how central a solution to climate change is to the future health and success of the international system. "
Text of speech
Discussion with Tony Blair, Kissinger and others
Memorable quote by Dr. Kissinger:
"First of all, let me congratulate Condi on her – on a powerful and noble speech. And let me make a philosophical observation because I’m usually classed among the so-called realists against the so-called idealists, and make the point that this distinction is really not a meaningful distinction. The task of any leader is to take a society from where it is to where it hasn’t been. That takes idealism. If you confine yourself to the familiar, there is stagnation. The problem is to – where is the limit to which you can take the society in any period of time. Prophets have absolute values that they want implemented immediately. Statesmen have to adjust it to the toleration of the system. And this, I think, will be the big debate in America next year and in the new administration, and this will determine the degree to which we form a domestic consensus and are able to create an international consensus."
Labels: Condoleezza Rice, Davos, Foreign Policy
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dinsdag, januari 15, 2008
Why the United States is the number one and only global power
tratfor founder George Friedman talks about geopolitics. Memorable quote about the future: " If you are not an American your problem is, how do you control the United States."Labels: Foreign Policy, globalisering, United States
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woensdag, januari 09, 2008
Surprise win by Hillary Clinton
illary Clinton won the New Hampshire primary by surprise, after several polls indicated that Barack Obama led by a 10% margin. He now lost with 36%, with Clinton taking the New Hampshire lead with 39%. A decisive but close finish. A close race is starting right now.Labels: Barack Obama, Election 2008, Hillary Clinton, United States
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zaterdag, januari 05, 2008
Obama victory speech Iowa
arack Obama victory speech after the Iowa caucus, which he won with 38% support, ahead of 30% of John Edwards and 29% for Hilary Clinton. The next nomination election will be on january 8, 2008 in New Hamshire. An opinion poll taken after the Iowa caucus suggests Obama is leading the race with 37% of the vote, against Clinton with 27% support.Labels: Barack Obama, Election 2008, United States
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