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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (282632)	4/4/2006 5:10:30 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571991

Former President Clinton's attempt to marshal the resources of the world's wealthy and influential to solve global problems resulted in $2.5 billion in pledges during a signature conference held last year. It seems to me that if we don't want to be overrun in this world, and by we, I mean the US and other first world countries, we will need to actively invest in and stimulate other cultures. I hate having to do it but the disparity between us and them is way too great and is growing. Its part of the reason why we have so much illegal immigration. The pressure is building and there are not enough third world countries that are improving their economics. I read a report about Nigeria this AM that scared the bejezus out of me. I had no idea that country was so bad off inspite of all its oil. And Nigeria is just one of many. Of course, that means we can't be fighting in crazy wars like Iraq........the financial burden would be too great.