Voice from the Commonwealth
Commentary, World Views and Occasional Rants from a small 'l' libertarian in Massachussetts

"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest for freedom, go home and leave us in peace. We seek not your council nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams
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Thursday, August 29, 2002

The American delegation on the offensive in Johannesburg. Only the truth can set you free.

"The United States is the world's leader in sustainable development," said Undersecretary of State Paula Dobriansky. "No other nation has made a greater and more concrete commitment."

On several issues at the summit, the United States has opposed decade-long timelines or binding targets for results, prompting criticism. But Dobriansky said: "Words are good, but only concrete action can address these problems."

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