Myten
2005-07-19, 18:07
Ended a decade of repression and reversed ethnic cleansing in Kosovo by leading the NATO alliance to victory in a 79-day air war against Serb forces, forcing their withdrawal and ushering in international peacekeepers.
* Advancing the Middle East peace process by brokering peace agreements between Israel and its neighbors; negotiating the Wye River Accords; and supporting the launch of final settlement negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.
* Restarted Israel-Syria track of Middle East peace process by holding first high-level meeting between the two former adversaries in Washington after months of behind-the-scenes Presidential diplomacy, and following that meeting with formal talks in January.
* Brokered the Good Friday Peace Accord in Northern Ireland, ending decades of bloodshed.
* Building a self-sustaining peace in Bosnia by leading diplomatic efforts to end civil war and foster multi-ethnic democracy.
* Restored democracy in Haiti, ending military dictatorship and stopping refugee flows.
* Supporting transition to democracy in Nigeria and mediating peace efforts in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia-Eritrea.
* Ended violence and protected democracy in East Timor by leading diplomatic efforts and supporting international peacekeeping mission.
* Helped settle Peru-Ecuador border dispute and end civil war in Guatemala.
* Pressing for human rights and religious freedom worldwide, including in China, Burma, Sudan.
* Combating terrorism by developing a national counterterrorism strategy and striking terrorist targets in Afghanistan and Sudan.
* Reducing North Korea threat through deterrence, diplomacy, and non-proliferation.
* Containing Saddam Hussein through diplomacy, economic sanctions and military force.
* Building more constructive relationship with China through engagement and frank dialogue on human rights, security and trade.
* Deepening security alliances with Japan and South Korea.
* Secured landmark agreement to develop secure oil and gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, strengthening ties in the region and ensuring Americans have access to vital resources.
* Expanding trade and strengthening democracy in Asia and Latin America through APEC and the Summit of the Americas.
* Building partnerships with Africa and pushing for passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Expanding Prosperity.
* Established World Trade Organization to reduce tariffs, settle trade disputes, and enforce rules.
* Stimulating worldwide growth through support for the IMF and G-8 global economic strategy.
* Saved Mexico from currency crisis by providing financial relief.
* Advancing the Middle East peace process by brokering peace agreements between Israel and its neighbors; negotiating the Wye River Accords; and supporting the launch of final settlement negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians.
* Restarted Israel-Syria track of Middle East peace process by holding first high-level meeting between the two former adversaries in Washington after months of behind-the-scenes Presidential diplomacy, and following that meeting with formal talks in January.
* Brokered the Good Friday Peace Accord in Northern Ireland, ending decades of bloodshed.
* Building a self-sustaining peace in Bosnia by leading diplomatic efforts to end civil war and foster multi-ethnic democracy.
* Restored democracy in Haiti, ending military dictatorship and stopping refugee flows.
* Supporting transition to democracy in Nigeria and mediating peace efforts in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia-Eritrea.
* Ended violence and protected democracy in East Timor by leading diplomatic efforts and supporting international peacekeeping mission.
* Helped settle Peru-Ecuador border dispute and end civil war in Guatemala.
* Pressing for human rights and religious freedom worldwide, including in China, Burma, Sudan.
* Combating terrorism by developing a national counterterrorism strategy and striking terrorist targets in Afghanistan and Sudan.
* Reducing North Korea threat through deterrence, diplomacy, and non-proliferation.
* Containing Saddam Hussein through diplomacy, economic sanctions and military force.
* Building more constructive relationship with China through engagement and frank dialogue on human rights, security and trade.
* Deepening security alliances with Japan and South Korea.
* Secured landmark agreement to develop secure oil and gas pipelines from the Caspian Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, strengthening ties in the region and ensuring Americans have access to vital resources.
* Expanding trade and strengthening democracy in Asia and Latin America through APEC and the Summit of the Americas.
* Building partnerships with Africa and pushing for passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Expanding Prosperity.
* Established World Trade Organization to reduce tariffs, settle trade disputes, and enforce rules.
* Stimulating worldwide growth through support for the IMF and G-8 global economic strategy.
* Saved Mexico from currency crisis by providing financial relief.