United Nations

Many different countries spoke at the UN meeting for sustainable development. Some of the speakers were from so called “developed” countries, and others were from “undeveloped” countries. When Mr. Colin L. Powell spoke, from the United States, he stated that development was equivalent to lack of hunger, regard to the world’s natural resources, and a use of modern technology. He felt that the main way that the underdeveloped countries could become developed was to …

…a strong economic base. Mr. Powell readily admits though that helping underdeveloped countries also helps the already-developed countries when he states “we have always understood that our own well-being depends on the well-being of our fellow inhabitants of the planet Earth.” Powell wants to help those countries that are not as developed as the U.S. to become healthier and richer, not only for that country, but also for the sake of the U.S.