Presidents & Prime Ministers articles from March 2000

Presidents & Prime Ministers archives from March 2000

A Better Partnership with India.(Pres Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... And we were just down in Hyderabad, and I asked the crowd to acknowledge them because I always got to give the speech, they always have to listen, but when we go home they control all the money. So I would like to acknowledge the presence here...

Historical Impressions, 1917.
March 1, 2000... President Woodrow Wilson United States From and address made by Woodrow Wilson to the United States Senate on essential terms of peace in Europe on January 22, 1917. Only a peace between equals can last. Only a peace the very principle...

Extended Opportunity & Prosperity for All.(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Today's conference is an important initiative. Not just because it is Government, business and employees coming together in partnership to look at a key economic issue. But because of what we're here to look at - the new, knowledge-based...

A Closer Look at US Economic Growth.(Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Over the past several days, you have been engaged in sharing a good deal of practical information on developments in the financial services industry and on the evolving set of laws and regulations that influence the availability of credit in...

Challenges to Maintain Skills, Abilities, & Expertise.(Arthur Levitt, Chairman of the United States Securities & Exchange Commission)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Chairman Gregg, Ranking Member Hollings, and Members of the Subcommittee: I appreciate this opportunity to testify in support of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC or Commission) fiscal 2001 budget. When I spoke before you last...

Preserving World Economic Growth.(United States Energy Secretary Bill Richardson)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Thank you for giving me this opportunity to address the current situation in world oil markets, report on my recent discussions with the energy ministers of key oil producing countries, and to describe for the Committee the Administration's...

Bridging the Digital Gap.(French President Jacques Chiraq)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... 1999 saw Internet use in France really take off. Today, over five million French people surf the web. I wanted to congratulate you for these extremely positive developments. It is to your curiosity, open-mindedness and enthusiasm that we owe...

Privacy Protection.(United States Federal Trade Commissioner Orson Swindle)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Thank you to Governor Gilmore, Chairman Bliley, and George Mason University for hosting this very timely summit. Before I begin, let me say that I speak only for myself and not for the Federal Trade Commission. Personal Information ...

eEurope: An Information Society For All.(Erkki Liikanen, Member of the Commission Enterprise and Information Society)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... The world economy is in transition. It is moving from the industrial age to a new set of rules - that of the "Information Society". This information society is rapidly taking shape before our eyes. Think for a moment about all the changes...

Connecting the Globe: The Latin America Initiative.(William E. Kennard, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... This glorious collection of colonial art speaks of Peru's rich history; a history of mastering seemingly insurmountable challenges. A century before the arrival of the conquistadors, the Inca built a communications system of runners to link the...

Innovation and Knowledge.(Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Education and Culture)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Innovation and knowledge are becoming ever more decisive factors in determining Europe's capacity to be competitive and to combat the scourge of unemployment. Investment in human resources is vital for economic success and social stability. New...

Challenges & Opportunities Facing Ireland.(Irish President Mary McAleese)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Warmest greetings to everyone for this, the first St. Patrick's Day of the third Millennium. Here in Ireland, and all across the world, this great national feast day is being celebrated by the global Irish family and by the many friends of...

Historical Impressions, 1926.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... President Theodore Roosevelt United States From "The Great Adventure" part of the works of Theodore Roosevelt published in 1926. Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die; and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of...

Indo-US Democratic Partnership.(Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee, United States President Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Prime Minister Vajpayee: I am delighted to welcome President Clinton to India. His visit provides us a unique opportunity for historic confirmation in our relations. We have just concluded a very productive meeting. President Clinton and I...

Building a Common Future: US & Bangladesh.(Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, United States President Bill Clinton)(Transcript)
March 1, 2000... Prime Minister Hasina I'm proud to say that the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, imbued by deep and abiding values of freedom, democracy and equality, achieved for us this nation. He laid the foundation of...

G-8, 2000 Agenda.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... ... In October last year, I had an opportunity to hear the opinions of experts from a variety of fields on what perspectives we should consider in our approach to the Kyushu-Okinawa Summit. Soon after, Japan officially assumed the G8...

Fighting Organized Crime.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... By the Joint Ministers and representatives of the Governments of Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, the People's of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Napal, New Zealand,...

Historical Impressions, 1848.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... President Abraham Lincoln United States From remarks made in the House on June 20, 1848 by President Abraham Lincoln. The true rule, in determining to embrace, or reject any thing, is not whether it have any evil in it; but whether it...

Peace and Security of Europe.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2000... By Lord Robertson, NATO Secretary General. ... For NATO's actions in Kosovo not only demonstrated how essential the North Atlantic Alliance remains for the peace and security of Europe. It also set the agenda we must follow if we are to...