06/16/1997
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"This is a very, very important time."
"It is the national policy to prefer pollution prevention, whenever feasible."
"By redoubling our efforts to 'green the Government,' we are demonstrating once again that the environment and the economy go hand in hand."
"I am pleased to transmit herewith a report of the activities of the United States Government in the United Nations and its affiliated agencies during the calendar year 1997."