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Charles W. Corey
6 November 2009
Washington — Hailing Botswana as "truly one of the extraordinary success stories in Africa," President Obama welcomed that country's president, Ian Khama, to the White House for talks November 5.
Since the mid-1960s, Botswana has "moved on a path of good economic management and outstanding political governance," Obama said. "And as a consequence, you have seen extraordinary improvements in living standards over the last 40 years in Botswana that really are an envy for much of the rest of the continent."
Not only has Botswana shown itself to be an "outstanding success," Obama said, but the southern Africa country has been "a great partner to the United States." Both governments have cooperated extensively throughout the years, he said.
President Khama said he appreciated having the opportunity to meet with Obama and to share views on the bilateral cooperation between the United States and Botswana. The two countries have worked together on areas such as trade and health, and have consulted on "how both countries are tackling this current economic downturn."
Khama said both leaders also discussed environmental issues, climate change and the December 7-18 Copenhagen conference. The two also reviewed regional issues "and how we can try and go about entrenching democracy both in the mind-set and the way we go about all our activities on the continent [and with] the African Union in particular."
Obama praised President Khama for "showing his own extraordinary leadership in helping to move his country forward on a range of issues, from how to deal with the HIV/AIDS crisis to addressing economic development to dealing with some of the regional problems that exist."
"On each of these areas I think Botswana has been a real leader," he said, "and so we just want to express our appreciation for the outstanding work that successive governments in Botswana have been to able to accomplish. We are grateful for the friendship between the people of the United States and Botswana."
Obama said he is "looking forward to continuing that strong partnership in the years to come."
A transcript of Obama's and Khama's remarks
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You have black leaders in Africa; do not be overly impressed because the USA has one. God will test us in many ways. So be warned against the Copenhagen Climate Change Treaty.
A Better Solution - A Different Direction The goal is survival, food and good health. The goal is not investment, opportunities, and new technology.
There is no need for a UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. They have no power to implement change and they only have a draft without details on how to proceed. On Sept 24, 2009 Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the Libyan leader reminded the world that when the nations signed the UN Preamble, details had to be filled in later. The later details did not line up with what the nations signed on to. It will be the same with this treaty.
God is against gathering of nations for leadership, wisdom, protection and provision. Each nation has God for all things if they use the wisdom He sent to them. Psalm 2: 4, 5 “He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. :5 Then shall He speak to them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure."
Climate Change is about the destruction man is making on the planet through the employment system. To cap some present businesses and promote others in the rest of the undeveloped world has no wisdom or effectiveness. It is an empty promise to gain control of nations. None of their efforts stop destruction of the planet from pollution, disease or war.
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The garden paradise lifestyle is a solution to world problems of climate change, pollution, energy crisis, war, immigration, reoccurring financial crises, disease, poverty, inequality, crime and social programs etc. It is quick, easy, fair and inexpensive. There is no need for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in December.
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I hope that African leaders get this message and be aware of solution and dangers available at the Copenhagen Climate Change Treaty.
A Better Solution - A Different Direction The goal is survival, food and good health. The goal is not investment, opportunities, and new technology.
There is no need for a UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December. They have no power to implement change and they only have a draft without details on how to proceed. On Sept 24, 2009 Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, the Libyan leader reminded the world that when the nations signed the UN Preamble, details had to be filled in later. The later details did not line up with what the nations signed on to. It will be the same with this treaty.
God is against gathering of nations for leadership, wisdom, protection and provision. Each nation has God for all things if they use the wisdom He sent to them. Psalm 2: 4, 5 “He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. :5 Then shall He speak to them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure."
Climate Change is about the destruction man is making on the planet through the employment system. To cap some present businesses and promote others in the rest of the undeveloped world has no wisdom or effectiveness. It is an empty promise to gain control of nations. None of their efforts stop destruction of the planet from pollution, disease or war.
God has a simple SOLUTION. "Retire." Back out of our unnecessary employment lifestyle and turn to create a garden paradise lifestyle with each family choosing trees, plants and pets that provide fresh food around them. It is an abundant life with families together with true freedom and independence. It is the ONLY SOLUTION and it is sustainable through eternity.
The garden paradise lifestyle is a solution to world problems of climate change, pollution, energy crisis, war, immigration, reoccurring financial crises, disease, poverty, inequality, crime and social programs etc. It is quick, easy, fair and inexpensive. There is no need for the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in December.
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11-09-09 http://thepostnemail.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/the-copenhagen-treaty-explain ed-%e2%80%94-part-i/#comment-2251 The Copenhagen Treaty Explained, Part 1.
Marie Devine http://www.divine-way.com God has solutions to world problems we created by ignoring His wisdom.
As a citizen of Botswana and an African, i am happy my president was able to meet up with the US president but i do not know much of what they talked about. i want to know more and if only leaders would talk more about ways to move Africa forward. I appeal to all our leaders to please take a short moment in their offices and just think hard on ways to improve lives of people on this continent. We are just tired of wars, famine and others hardships that African people needlessly die to.
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