The issue of energy efficiency and everything we need to do to shift away from dependence on foreign oil, we're making huge progress. (Applause.) We're actually importing less oil than any time in the last eight years.

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The U.S. has worked to contain the growth of the UN budget and consistently pressed the issue of efficiency and accountability in our discussions with the UN, pushing for a focus on results.

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