    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [March 15, 2000]
    [Page 467]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Federal Agency
    Climate Change Programs and Activities
    March 15, 2000

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        In accordance with section 568(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export
    Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2000, as contained
    in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2000 (Public Law 106-113), I
    transmit herewith an account of all Federal agency climate change
    programs and activities. This report includes both domestic and
    international programs and activities related to climate change, and
    contains data on both spending and performance goals.
        As the comprehensive nature of this report indicates, my
    Administration believes that climate change presents one of the premier
    challenges that America--and the world--will face in this new century.
    Informed by sound science and based on prudent measures, I believe it is
    critical that the Federal Government provide leadership to address this
    serious challenge and to act on behalf of our citizens and future
    generations. Our action plan, as detailed in this report, features
    numerous investments in scientific research, in proven public-private
    partnerships, and in efforts to promote new and developing technologies
    and practices that will not only reduce greenhouse gases, but will
    provide significant new economic opportunities and savings for American
    businesses and consumers.
        I appreciate the interest of the Congress in this important issue
    and in our efforts to address it. I urge the Congress to fully support
    these initiatives and to join my Administration in meeting the challenge
    of climate change.
            Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the
    House of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate.