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  Delivered October 26, 2016 MR. EDWIN MEESE: Thank you, John, and thank you, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a pleasure for me to join John Malcolm and The Heritage Foundation to welcome you to this, the Joseph Story Distinguished Lecture. This is one of Heritage’s most prestigious events of the year, and we are very happy to sponsor it this evening, particularly because of the guest that I’ll introduce in a moment.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently informed Congress that the United States would like to pursue trade talks with the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan and the Philippines.

Many states are upset with Uncle Sam these days. Seems they don't like being pushed to achieve reasonable goals. Starting Oct. 1, the federal government will demand that states meet new standards for helping people get off welfare. In order to keep receiving federal money, states will need to make sure at least half of their welfare recipients find jobs or at least search for work rigorously.

When the government starts making spending predictions, hold on to your wallet--you're about to get fleeced.

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There are two vital priorities for immigration policy. One is a clear, firm commitment to stating and enforcing our policies. The other is to create a clear, efficient and attainable path towardcitizenship that clearly inculcates American principles into allwho seek to become citizens.

The most effective way to end Sudan's continuing murder, mayhem, and misery is to strengthen Southern Sudan. Regarding Darfur specifically, the international community should test thediplomatic opening while helping to facilitate full African UnionMission in Darfur (UNAMID) deployment, seeking greater humanitarianaccess, and developing actionable robust actions if radical changeon the ground is not achieved.

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In regards to Asia, the Bush administration will have to overcome the message of vacillation and lack of steady, even-handed attention to priorities.

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