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To put that into some perspective, when Bill Clinton and Al Gore had first taken the idea of the Kyoto Protocol up to th
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"To put that into some perspective, when Bill Clinton and Al Gore had first taken the idea of the Kyoto Protocol up to the Congress, the United States Senate voted it down 95 to nothing"

- Christine Todd Whitman

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In this quote, Christine Todd Whitman is talking about the failure of the United States Senate to validate the Kyoto Protocol, a global arrangement focused on minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. She uses the phrase "to put that into some perspective" to stress the significance of the Senate's choice. By discussing previous President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore, Whitman highlights the fact that this rejection occurred throughout a time when the problem of environment change was getting more attention and support. Using the phrase "voted it down 95 to nothing" further emphasizes the overwhelming rejection of the Kyoto Protocol by the Senate, highlighting the lack of bipartisan support for the agreement. Overall, Whitman's quote highlights the challenges and challenges faced in attending to climate change at a nationwide level.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Christine Todd Whitman somewhere between September 26, 1946 and today. She was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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