The U.S. has laid out how it intends to achieve this goal, and we urge other G-20 countries to demonstrate their commitment to this critical objective by detailing how and when they plan to eliminate policies that encourage the overconsumption of fossil fuels.

WSJ: Lawrence Summers and Timothy Geither: Our Agenda for the G-20

President Obama and President Karzai both had a goal of signing this agreement before the Chicago NATO summit later this month, and we had a goal of signing this agreement on Afghan soil to demonstrate our commitment to Afghan sovereignty and this new chapter in our relationship.

WHITEHOUSE: Via Conference Call

This is the opportunity for the government to demonstrate its stated commitment to general practice.

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