This 2015 report details steps that administration leaders, environmental and energy advocates, and other stakeholders could take to achieve additional short-term successes and create a foundation for long-term progress that endures beyond the administration.
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Mr. Romney described what he believes are the three objectives of foreign aid — to address humanitarian needs, like treating those suffering from HIV and AIDS abroad; to foster the strategic interests of the United States abroad, be it military, diplomatic or economic; and to create conditions for long-term progress and tangible results in countries that receive the aid.
"Our focus is on continuing to build the foundation for sustainable and long term progress.
By Edward Carwardine BAMYAN, Afghanistan, 22 March 2006 – In the shadow of a huge sandstone arch that housed one of the famous Bamyan Buddhas in central Afghanistan prior to its destruction by the Taliban, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Rima Salah today urged all Afghan families to give priority to education for the sake of long-term progress.
(for Long Term Evolution).
"This decision offers us the best opportunity to lay the basis for long-term sustainable progress on human rights and for the advancement of our other interests with China," he said at a news conference announcing his decision to extend China's most-favored-nation (MFN) trade status.
"It saves and improves lives very effectively, laying the groundwork for long-term economic progress".
In an ideal world for progressives, Bernie would run the show, but we live in the real world, where short-term ideological sacrifices must be made for long-term practical progress.
