In 2001, regarding an international treaty signed in Kyoto, Japan, to reduce emissions in the atmosphere, President George W. Bush
A. sent the treaty to Congress but was defeated by Republican opposition.
B. wanted stronger controls on greenhouse emissions than the treaty provided for.
C. wholeheartedly endorsed the treaty.
D. refused to support the agreement.
E. reluctantly agreed to abide by the treaty.
Answer: D
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a. true b. false
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