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We're either going to save Ihe world or no one will be saved.

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Well they do have a use, but we should never believe that any international conference is going to suddenly solve problems like the condition of the global environment.

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I've got used to criticisms and, naturally, I try to make sure I don't listen to the more extreme ones because most of the people who have taken their right-wing extremist view of my life are people that I've never met.

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Most of my supporters are people who actually know me. I just continue to do the best I can and I don't bother to try and respond to every little bit because the best response is just to keep on doing what you think is right.

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I learn something from criticism because when it comes from sources you respect you always examine it and learn.

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My belief is that the purpose of economic life is to meet the social needs of people.

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Anyone who is seriously interested in me would usually do a little more homework and realise that the extreme criticisms are almost exclusively ideologically based.

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I am retired from all my official roles, but I am still very active. I have close relationships at the U.N. I don't have any role at the U.N, but I'm still quite cooperative with a number of U.N. activities, in particular to China and that region.

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My son is the main shareholder of my company, and I help him explore some of those opportunities that are related to things I know about, such as energy and the environment. But I'm active because I can't think of anything else to do in my so-called retirement.

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I've always made it clear that I do not believe that global government is either necessary or feasible.

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Biography

Nationality: Canadian

Type: Businessman

Born: April 29th, 1929

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