Bill Clinton speaks of global warming in Edmonton

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Alexandra Zabjek, edmontonjournal.com
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008



EDMONTON - Almost 2,000 people packed a banquet hall in Edmonton today to listen to former U.S. President Bill Clinton speak.

Dozens more were turned away from the event at the Delta Edmonton South hotel.

Audience members paid between $200 and $500 for the chance to hear the former president talk about how individuals should strive to work for the public interest and eliminate inequality in the world.

Clinton regaled the audience with tales of rustling up $5 billion in philanthropic donations in one afternoon, but said even those with meagre resources can make a difference in others' lives.

"It's important to know there are people all over the world who are doing it who barely have two coins to rub together," he said.

Clinton also spoke at length about global warming. He insisted that fighting the ill effects of global warming does not have to have a negative effect on the economy.

"We should figure out how to make this the biggest economic opportunity" since the world mobilized in preparation for the Second World War, he said.

Clinton lived up to his reputation as a charming speaker who joked easily with the audience. He said he has made a point of coming to Canada on numerous occasions since he left the presidency.

"I'm reliably informed that if I come (to Canada) again this calendar year, I'll have to pay taxes."

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I'm glad Bill is still out there fighting the good cause.

:thumbsup:

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1. Oops, forgot the link.

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=6fe781d6-3fdf-4c32-b8a6-3edbe494cec0