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06/22/97 8:45 AM
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
COMMUNIQUE STATEMENT
DENVER SUMMIT OF THE EIGHT
JUNE22, 1997
I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and spirit of cooperation here in Denver.
We've agreed on new steps to organize our nations in laying a strong foundation for the 21st
century -- preparing our people at:~d our economies for the challenges of the glol::\al marketplace;
meeting new transnational threats to our security; and integrating new partners into the
community offree market democracies.
Russia's role here at the Summit of the Eight reflects the strides that Russia has made in its
historic transformation -- and we look forward to Russia's continued progress.
On behalf of my colleagues, I'd like to summarize several key points of our communique.
As leaders of the major industrial democracies, we feel a special responsibility to work together to
seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of the global economy, and to ensure opportunity
for all segments of society. We explored how we can create more good jobs for our people-- and
look forward to the conferences on employment in Japan this fall and the United Kingdom early
next year. We also discussed the challenges our nations face as our populations grow older, and
how we can help our senior citizens to continue productive activities well into. their later years. ·
Globalization brings with it problems that none of us can conquer alone. This year we intensified
our common efforts to meet new transnational threats like environmental degradation, terrorism,
drugs, crime and infectious disease. ·
We are determined to do our part to protect the environment for future generations. Among
other measures, we recommitted ourselves to the principles ofthe Rio Earth Summit and agreed
on the importance of taking steps to address climate change and to protect the earth's forests and
oceans.
Last year, we adopted an ambitious agenda to tight crime and terrorism. Since then, we've taken
concrete steps -- from improving airline security to denying safe haven for criminals. This year
we will make special efforts to :fight high-tech crimes, such as those involving computer and
telecommunications technology. We've also made important progress in promoting nuclear safety
and security, particularly in combating nuclear smuggling and in managing the growing stockpiles
of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads.
We launched a new effort to stem the spread of infectious diseases. In the coming year, we will
be working together to improve global surveillance to provide early warning of outbreaks; to
better coordinate our. response; and to strengthen public health systems, especially in the
developing world. We also pledged to accelerate efforts to develop an HIV/AIDS vaccine.
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As we move forward with the integration of the new democracies and market economies, we are
determined that no part ofthe world be left behind. We've agreed on a package of political and
economic measures to ensure that African nations s~are with us the benefits of globalization.
We've also continued our efforts to strengthen and spread democracy and freedom around the
world.
Finally, we discussed a number of political issues of critical importance to our nations -- including
Bosnia and Hong Kong.
·
Next week will represent an historic moment as Hong Kong returns to Chinese sovereignty. We
reaffirmed our strong interest in Hong Kong's future and our shared conviction on the importance
of China's adherence to its commitments under the 1984 agreement.
As we work together to promote the progress of market democracies, we affirmed our intention
to ensure that those states that stand outside our community -- such as Iran, Iraq and Libya -fully adhere to the fundamental norms we all agree should guide us into the next century.
We leave Denver renewed by the strength of our co"mmon efforts to prepare our people and our
nations for the 21st century. Again, I want to thank my fellow leaders for their work at what I
think has been a very good Summit-- and to thank the people ofDenver and Colorado for their
tremendous hospitality.
###
�06/22/97 8:45AM
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
COMMUNIQUE STATEMENT
DENVER SUMMIT OF THE EIGHT
JUNE 22, 1997
I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and spirit of cooperation here in Denver.
'
'
.
We've agreed on new steps to organize our nations in laying a strong foundation for the 21st
century -- preparing our people and our economies for the challenges of the gloBal marketplace;
meeting new transnational threats to our security; and integrating new partners into the
community of free market democracies.
Russia's role here at the Summit ofthe Eight reflects the strides that Russia has made in its
historic transformation -- and we look forward to Russia's continued progress.
On behalf of my colleagues, I'd like to summarize several key points of our communique.
As leaders of the major industrial democracies, we feel a special responsibility to work together to
seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of the global economy, and to ensure opportunity
for all segments of society. We explored how we can create more good jobs for o~r people-- and
look forward to the conferences on employment in Japan this fall and the United Kingdom early
next year. We also discussed the challenges our nations face as our populations grow older, and
how we can help our senior citizens to continue productive activities well into their later years.
Globalization brings with it problems that none of us can conquer alone. This year we intensified
our common efforts to meet new transnational threats like environmental degradation, terrorism,
drugs, crime and infectious disease.
We are determined to do our part to protect the environment for future generations. Among
other measures, we recommitted ourselves to the principles of the Rio Earth Summit and agreed
on the importance of taking steps to address climate change and to protect the earth's forests and
oceans.
Last year, we adopted an ambitious agenda to fight crime and terrorism. Since then, we've taken
concrete steps -- from improving airline security to denying safe haven for criminals. This year
we will make special efforts to fight high-tech crimes, such as those involving computer and
telecommunications technology. We've also made important progress in promoting nuclear safety
and security, particularly in combating nuclear smuggling and in managing the growing stockpiles
of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads.
We launched a new effort to stem the spread of infectious diseases. In the coming year, we will
be working together to improve global surveillance to provide early warning of outbreaks; to
better coordinate our response; and to strengthen public health systems, especially in the
developing world. We also pledged to accelerate efforts to develop an HIV/AlDS vaccine.
�As we move forward with the integration of the new democracies and market economies, we are
determined that no part of the world be left behind. We've agreed on a package of political and
economic measures to ensure that African nations share with us the benefits of globalization.
We've also continued our efforts to strengthen and spread democracy and freedom around the
world.
Finally, we discussed a number of political issues of critical importance to our nations -- including
Bosnia and Hong Kong.
Next week will represent an historic moment as Hong Kong returns to Chinese sovereignty. We
reaffirmed our strong interest in Hong Kong's future and our shared conviction on the importance
of China's adherence to its commitments under the 1984 agreement.
As we work together to promote the progress of market democracies, we affirmed our intention
to ensure that those states that stand outside our community -- such as Iran, Iraq and Libya -fully adhere to the fundamental norms we all agree should guide·us into the next century.
We leave Denver renewed by the strength of our common efforts to prepare our people and our
nations for the 21st century Again, I want to thank my fellow leaders for their work at what I ·
think has been a very good Summit-- and to thank the people of Denver and Colorado for their
tremendous hospitality.
###
�06/22/97 8:45AM
·PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
COMMUNIQUE STATEMENT
DENVER SUMMIT OF THE EIGHT
JUNE 22, 1997
I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and spirit of cooperation here in Denver.
We've agreed on new steps to organize our nations in laying a strong foundation for the 21st
century-- preparing our people and our economies for the challenges of the glol:lal marketplace;
meeting new transnational threats to our security; and integrating new partners into the
community of free market democracies.
Russia's role here at the Summit ofthe Eight reflects the strides that Russia has made in its
historic transformation -- and we look forward to Russia's continued progress.
On behalf of my colleagues, I'd like to summarize several key points of our communique.
As leaders of the major industrial democracies, we feel a special responsibility to work together to
seize the opportunities and meet the challenges of the global economy, and to ensure opportunity
for all segments of society. We explored how we can create more good jobs for our people-- and
look forward to the conferences on employment in Japan this fall and the United Kingdom early
next year. We also discussed the challenges our nations face as our populations grow older, and
how we can help our senior citizens to continue productive activities well into their later years.
Globalization brings with it problems that none ofus can conquer alone. This year we intensified
our common efforts to meet new transnational threats like environmental degradation, terrorism,
drugs, crime and infectious disease.
We are determined to do our part to protect the environment for future generations. Among
other measures, we recommitted ourselves to the principles of the Rio Earth Summit and agreed.
on the importance of taking steps to address climate change and to protect the earth's forests and
oceans.
Last year, we adopted an ambitious agenda to fight crime and terrorism. Since then, we've taken
concrete steps -- from improving airline security to denying safe haven for criminals. This year
we will make special efforts to :f;ight high-tech crimes, such as those involving computer and
telecommunications technology. We've also made i~portant progress in promoting nuclear safety
and security, particularly in combating nuclear smuggling and in managing the growing stockpiles
of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads.
We launched a new effort to stem the spread of infectious diseases. In the coming year, we will
be working together to improve global surveillance to provide early warning of outbreaks; to
better coordinate our response; and to strengthen public health systems, especially in the
developing world. We also pledged to accelerate efforts to develop an HIV/AIDS vaccine.
�J
2
As we move forward with the integration of the new democracies and market economies, we are
determined that no part of the world be'left behind. We've agreed on a package of political and
economic measures to ensure that Mrican nations share with us the benefits of globalization.
We've also continued our efforts to strengthen and spread democracy and freedom around the
world.
Finally, we discussed a number of political issues of critical importance to our nations -- including
Bosnia and Hong Kong.
Next week will represent an historic moment as Hong Kong returns to Chinese sovereignty. We
reaffirmed our strong interest in Hong Kong's future and our shared conviction on the importance
of China's adherence to its commitments under the 1984 agreement.
As we work together to promote the progress of market democracies, we affirmed our intention
to ensure that those states that stand outside our community -- such as Iran, Iraq and Libya -fully adhere to the fundamental norms we all agree should guide us into the next century.
We leave Denver renewed by the strength of our common efforts to prepare our people and our
nations for the 21st century. Again, I want to thank my fellow leaders for their work at what I
think has been a very good Summit-- and to thank the people of Denver and Colorado for their
tremendous hospitality.
###
�06/22/97 8:4 5 AM
PRESIDENT WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON
COMMUNIQUE STATEMENT
DENVER SUMMIT OF THE EIGHT
JUNE 22, 1997
I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work and spirit of cooperation here in Denver.
We've agreed on new steps to organize our nations in laying a strong foundation for the 21st
century -- preparing our people and our economies for the challenges of the glooal marketplace;
meeting new transnational threats to our security; and integrating new partners into the
community of free market democracies.
Russia's role here at the Summit of the Eight reflects the strides that Russia has made in its
historic transformation -- and we look forward to Russia's continued progress.
On behalf of my colleagues, I'd like .to summarize several key points of our communique.
As leaders of the major industrial democracies, we feel a special responsibility to work together to
seize the opportunities and ·meet the challenges of the global economy, and to ensure opportunity
for all segments of society. We explored how we can create. more good.jobs for our people-- and
look forward to the conferences on employment in Japan this fall and the United Kingdqm early
next year. We also discussed the challenges our nations face as our populations grow older, and
how we can help our senior citizens to continue productive activities well into their later years.
Globalization brings with it problems that none of us can conquer alone. This year we intensified
our common efforts to meet new transnational threats like environmental degradation, terrorism,
drugs, crime and infectious disease.
·
)
.
We are determined to do our part to protect the environment for future generations. Among
other measures, we recommitted ourselves to the principles of the Rio Earth Summit and agreed
on the importance of taking steps to address climate change and to protect the earth's forests and
oceans.
Last year, we adopted an ambitious agenda to fight crime and terrorism. Since then, we've taken
concrete steps -- from improving airline security to denying safe haven for criminals. This year
we will make special efforts to :f:ight high-tech crimes, such as those involving computer and
telecommunications technology. We've also made important progress in promoting nuclear safety
and security, particularly in combating nuclear smuggling and in managing the growing stockpiles
of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads.
We launched a new effort to stem the spread of infectious diseases. In the coming year, we will
be working together to improve global surveillance to provide early warning of outbreaks; to
better coordinate our response'; and to strengthen public health systems, especially in the
developing world. We also pledged to accelerate efforts to develop an HIV/AIDS vaccine.
�2
As we move forward with the integration of the new democracies and market economies, we are
determined that no part of the world be left behind. We've agreed on a package of political and
economic measures to ensure that African nations share with us the benefits of globalization .
.We've also continued our efforts to strengthen and spread democracy and freedom around the
world.
Finally, we discussed a number of political issues of critical.importance to our nations -- including
Bosnia and Hong Kong.
Next week will represent an historic moment as Hong Kong returns to Chinese sovereignty. We
reaffirmed our strong interest in Hong Kong's future and our shared conviction on the importance
of China's adherence to its commitments under the 1984 agreement.
As we work together to promote the progress of market democracies, we affirmed our intention
to ensure that those states that stand outside our community -- such as Iran, Iraq and Libya -fully adhere to the fundamental norms we all agree should guide us into the next century.
We leave Denver renewed by the strength of our common efforts to prepare our people and our
nations for the 21st century. Again, I want to thank my fellow leaders for their work at what I
think has been a very good Summit-- and to thank the people ofDenver and Colorado for their
tremendous hospitality.
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