After spending time in China and asking businesspersons and government officials about all of these issues, Malkiel came away with the impression that the society is making progress on all fronts and will be able to manage them.

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"All of these efforts will build on the progress we have made as a society since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, " said Bush.

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This remarkable achievement shines a light on the extraordinary scientific progress being made in the United States to empower society with the tools to solve important challenges and unleash new possibilities for the future.

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To prevent that from happening, it is vital that Tunisia remains committed to the process begun two years ago, she said, with the country's political parties, media and civil society coming together to safeguard the freedoms and democratic progress won by the people.

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This government's role is to help ensure society moves in the right direction - by providing clear information for individuals, working with industry to deliver real progress and where necessary taking decisive action to ensure healthy choices are available to all.

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Horn posited that the automation of things--starting with biological processes and continuing up to factory assembly lines--has consistently been the foundation for progress in human society.

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