Al Gore
Gore was frequently critical of the Bush administration after the 2000 election. On September 23, 2002, in a speech before the Commonwealth Club of California, Gore criticized President George W. Bush and Congress for what he claimed was their rush to war prior to the outbreak of hostilities in Iraq.[120] In it, Gore alleged that the war was a risk to America's reputation in the world, and questioned the legality of the Bush Doctrine.[121] In September 2005, Gore chartered two planes in order to help 270 evacuees from New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He was highly critical of the federal response during the time after the hurricane.[122] On January 16, 2006, Gore delivered a speech criticizing President Bush's use of domestic wiretaps without a warrant.[123] Also, on February 12, 2006 at the Jeddah Economic Forum, Gore argued that the US government had committed abuses against Arabs living in America after the 9/11 attacks "and that most Americans did not support such treatment."[124]
In January 2008, Gore posted a video on the Current TV website, in support of same-sex marriage. He stated:[125]
- I think it's wrong for the government to discriminate against people because of that person’s sexual orientation. I think that gay men and women ought to have the same rights as heterosexual men and women — to make contracts, to have hospital visiting rights, to join together in marriage, and I don’t understand why it is considered by some people to be a threat to heterosexual marriage to allow it by gays and lesbians. Shouldn’t we be promoting the kind of faithfulness and loyalty to one’s partner regardless of sexual orientation? Because if you don’t do that, then to that extent you’re promoting promiscuity, and you’re promoting all the problems that can result from promiscuity. The loyalty and love that two people feel for one another when they fall in love ought to be celebrated and encouraged and shouldn’t be prevented by any form of discrimination in the law.
In June 2008, Gore endorsed Al Franken for the 2008 Senate race calling him one of the "hardest working activists" in the party as well as someone with a "sharp wit and strong convictions."[126]
Selected honors and awards
- 2008 Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters, Carnegie Mellon University[127]
- 2008 Doctor honoris causa, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne[128]
- 2008 Dan David Prize: "Social Responsibility with Particular Emphasis on the Environment"[129]
- 2008 The Gore resolution (HJR712) passed by the Tennessee House of Representatives which honors Gore's "efforts to curb global warming"[130]
- 2007 Gothenburg Prize for Sustainable Development[131]
- 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (environment)
- 2007 Primetime Emmy Award: Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Television for Current TV (interactive technology)
- 2007 International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences: Founders Award for Current TV and for work in the area of global warming[132]
- 2007 Quill Awards: History/current events/politics, The Assault on Reason
- 2007 Prince of Asturias Award in Spain (environment)[133]
- 2007 The Sir David Attenborough Award for Excellence in Nature Filmmaking (environment)[134]
- 2007 Honorary Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences[135]
- 2007 Honorary Doctorate, Concordia University[136]
- 2006 Quill Awards: History/current events/politics, An Inconvenient Truth
- 2005 Webby Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award (interactive technology)
- 1998 The Computerworld Honors Program Honoring Those Who Use Information Technology to Benefit Society: Toshiba America Leadership Award for Education[137]
- 1993 First Annual Cisco Systems Circle Award: "In recognition of his visionary leadership in building global awareness of computer networking through the National Information Highway Initiative"[138]
Electoral history
Gore has been involved in politics since the mid 1970s.
Bibliography
- Gore, Al (2009, forthcoming). The Path to Survival. Rodale Books. ISBN 1594867348.
- Know Climate Change and 101 Q and A on Climate Change from 'Save Planet Earth Series', 2008 (children's books)[139]
- Gore, Al (2007). The Assault on Reason. New York: Penguin. ISBN 1594201226.
- Gore, Al (2006). An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It. New York: Rodale Books. ISBN 1594865671.
- Gore, Al (2002). Joined at the Heart: The Transformation of the American Family. ISBN 0805074503.
- Gore, Al (2002). The Spirit of Family. ISBN 0805068945.
- Gore, Al (2001). From Red Tape to Results: Creating a Government That Works Better and Costs Less. ISBN 158963571X.
- Gore, Al (1998). Common Sense Government: Works Better & Costs Less: National Performance Review (3rd Report). ISBN 0788139088.
- Gore, Al (1997). Businesslike Government: lessons learned from America's best companies. ISBN 0788170538.
- Gore, Al (1992). Earth in the Balance: Forging a New Common Purpose. Earthscan. ISBN 0618056645.
- Transcript: Former Vice President Gore's Speech on Constitutional Issues, January, 2006
- Transcript of Al Gore's speech at the Sierra Summit, September 9, 2005
- Remarks of Former Vice President Al Gore to the Democratic National Convention, 2004
- Transcript: Former Vice President Al Gore:Matching our Nation's Economic Course to Our Current Realities — Brookings Institution, October, 2002
- Transcript: Gore remarks on Florida vote certification, November 27, 2000
See also
Notes
- ^ Al Gore. Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
- ^ George W. Bush, et al., Petitioners v. Albert Gore, Jr., et al., 531 U.S. 98 (2000).. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
- ^ Peace 2007
- ^ Al Gore's Current TV profile. Current TV. Retrieved on 2007-11-22.
- ^ Gore joins Valley's Kleiner Perkins to push green business. San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved on 2007-11-13.
- ^ Partner bio at Kleiner Perkins. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ Albert Gore Jr.: Son of a senator. CNN. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ Zelnick, Bob (1999). Al Gore: A Political Life. Regnery Publishing. ISBN 0-89526-326-2.
- ^ Film review: An Inconvenient Truth. smh.com.au. Retrieved on 2007-06-09.
- ^ a b c d Gore as Candidate: Traveler Between 2 Worlds, New York Times, January 21, 1988, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEFDF133CF932A15752C0A96E948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all>
- ^ Al Gore Biography
- ^ The Mass Media and the Political Agenda, Pearson Education, Inc., 2006, pp. 210-211
- ^ Gore's Eldest Daughter Weds New York Doctor In Washington
- ^ Wihlborg, Ulrica (2007-06-14). Al Gore's Daughter Sarah Gets Married. People Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
- ^ When Sarah Gore married Bill Lee
- ^ Keynote Speaker. Orange County Health Care Agency. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
- ^ For Gore, Army Years Mixed Vietnam and Family Politics. New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-02-25.
- ^ a b Al Gore's Journey
- ^ Gore Chronology
- ^ More Al Gore on Homeland Security. Houghton Mifflin. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ For Gore, a 'Sordid Crusade'. Washington Post. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
- ^ a b c Biography: Gore's road from Tennessee to the White House
- ^ Al Gore, boy reporter. Retrieved on 2007-05-09.
- ^ Al Gore: A Baptist. USA Today. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
- ^ E. Thomas Wood, "Nashville now and then: Young Al's big decision", 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-02-29.
- ^ a b c d e f g Albert A. Gore, Jr., 45th Vice President (1993-2001)
- ^ Legislation Sponsored by Senator Gore
- ^ Oscar win was one more first for Al Gore
- ^ Kleinrock, Leonard. "The Internet rules of engagement: then and now", lk.cs.ucla.edu. Retrieved on 2007-06-01.
- ^ a b c d Al, Gore (September 29, 1992), Speech by Senator Al Gore, <http://www.reasons-for-war-with-iraq.info/gore_speech_9-29-92.html>
- ^ Al, Gore (September 29, 1992), Rewind: Gore Blasts G.H.W. Bush for Ignoring Iraq Terror Ties, .breitbart.tv (CSPAN), <http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=1602>
- ^ The first presidential run
- ^ THE FIRST SUPER TUESDAY
- ^ THE 1992 CAMPAIGN: Their Own Words; Excerpts From Clinton's and Gore's Remarks on the Ticket, New York Times, July 10, 1992, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE4DC103EF933A25754C0A964958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all>
- ^ Broad, William (November 10, 1992), Clinton to Promote High Technology, With Gore in Charge, New York Times, <http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE5DD1130F933A25752C1A964958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print>
- ^ Memo to Obama Fans: Clinton's presidency was not a failure.. Slate. Retrieved on 2005-02-13.
- ^ "Gore Admits Temple Fund-Raiser Was A 'Mistake'", CNN.com, January 24, 1997
- ^ "Fund-Raising Questions Focus On Gore", CNN "AllPolitics," March 2, 1997, Retrieved: October 15, 2007
- ^ As quoted in "The Money Trail", NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, transcript, PBS, March 6, 1997, Retrieved: October 15, 2007
- ^ Presidential Candidates Stances on the Issues
- ^ Online NewsHour
- ^ Bush begins transition, urges Gore not to contest
- ^ Supreme Court Collection: Bush v. Gore
- ^ "It's a Mess, But We've Been Through It Before". Time Magazine. Retrieved on September 6, 2006
- ^ VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE DELIVERS REMARKS
- ^ Gore in 2004 Bumper Sticker
- ^ Gore Says He Won't Run in 2004
- ^ Oaklander leads effort to draft Gore in '04
- ^ Al Gore endorses Howard Dean
- ^ Gore's endorsement stirs debate
- ^ Why Al Gore Really Endorsed Howard Dean
- ^ The Rise And Fall Of Howard Dean
- ^ Gore Says Bush Betrayed the U.S. by Using 9/11 as a Reason for War in Iraq
- ^ Clinton, Carter and Gore at Democrat unity fete
- ^ Gore Giving Leftover Cash of $6 Million to Back Kerry
- ^ a b PBS transcript of Gore speech at 2004 convention
- ^ Gore Leaves the Door Open. New York Times, December 10, 2007.
- ^ Gore Leaves the Door Open
- ^ Why Isn't Gore Running?. Newsweek Magazine, December 13, 2007.
- ^ "The Last Temptation Of Al Gore". TIME Magazine, May 28, 2007.
- ^ Al Gore's coming back — but how far?
- ^ Jonathan Chait of The New Republic cites a Daily Kos straw poll and An Inconvenient Truth. "Gore's popularity soars as Clinton loses her way"
- ^ "2008: Democrats in Town". The New York Times. (Blog). February 2, 2007
- ^ "Washington diary: Al meets Oscar", BBC News, 2007-02-28. Retrieved on 2008-01-03.
- ^ "Will Al's Oscar Bounce Put Him in the Race?", ABC News, 2007-02-26. Retrieved on 2008-02-04.
- ^ Jim Malone. "Gore's Oscar Win Prompts New Political Speculation", Voice of America, 2007-02-27. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ Mike Allen. "Gore's Oscar Success Fuels '08 Speculation", CBS News, 2007-02-26. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ Tisdall, Simon. "Poll of Democrats reveals Gore could still steal the show", The Guardian, 2007-06-29. Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
- ^ "Giuliani Has Same Lead Over Any Dem In New Jersey, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Moving Primary Has Little Impact On Voters". Quinnipiac University. April 19, 2007.
- ^ Dear New Hampshire, Please Draft Al Gore
- ^ Write-In Campaign for Al Gore in New Hampshire Primary Halted
- ^ California Draft Gore Halts Activities
- ^ The 'Draft Gore' Movement, Sidelined
- ^ algore.org
- ^ draftgore.com
- ^ draftalgore.meetup.com
- ^ draftgore.org
- ^ "America for Gore". Retrieved on 2007-10-08.
- ^ Van Natta Jr., Don & Becker, Jo (February 16, 2008), Key Dems sit on fence to avoid fight, New York Times (via The San Francisco Chronicle), <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/16/MNKGV3VC7.DTL>
- ^ Gore says undecided on U.S. candidate endorsement
- ^ The Democrats’ Dilemma | Newsweek Voices - Eleanor Clift | Newsweek.com
- ^ Miles Mogulescu: How Al Gore Could Become President Without Running in the Democratic Primary - Politics on The Huffington Post
- ^ Stumper: Al Gore to the Rescue?
- ^ Mark Tomasik: Don't discount Gore-led ticket: Columns: TCPalm
- ^ Is Al Gore the Answer?
- ^ Gore’s Commitment Still to Environment
- ^ Al Gore's New Campaign
- ^ Gore speaks: I still may endorse
- ^ NPR Interview - Al Gore: 'Assault on Reason' Endangers Democracy
- ^ Gore congratulates Obama, but wants no role in possible administration
- ^ Monitor staff (February 27, 2007). Oscar win was one more first for Al Gore. Monitor editorial. Concord Monitor. Retrieved on 2007-05-29.
- ^ "DOCUMENTARY: 1982–Present". Box Office Mojo. (Rankings).
- ^ "Stephen McGinty - Gore wins Nobel Peace Prize, but do inconvenient truths lie behind the green gloss?", The Scotsman, October 13, 2007.
- ^ Controversy Surrounds Al Gore's Energy Use. WKRN-TV (2007-02-27). Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
- ^ Critics question how green Gore really is. Detroit Free Press (2007-02-27). Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
- ^ "Gore Makes Nashville Home more 'Green'. Home", CNN, October 12, 2007.
- ^ WorldNetDaily: Gore's 'carbon offsets' paid to firm he owns
- ^ Gore's Company Says He's Not Profiting from 'Carbon Offsets'
- ^ Generation: Memberships and Initiatives
- ^ "Al Gore's Carbon Crusade: The Money and Connections Behind It. Home", Capital Research Center, August 2007.
- ^ "Al Gore Responds to CRC, Denies Global Warming is His Meal Ticket. Home", Capital Research Center, April 6, 2008.
- ^ BBC (2007-10-12). Indian's surprise at Nobel award. BBC.
- ^ Peace 2007. Nobel Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ Al Gore (2007-12-10). Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, December 10, 2007. Al Gore.
- ^ Aftenposten Newspaper: Peace Prize winners issue urgent calls for action
- ^ Al Gore Wins the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize
- ^ Kahn, Robert; Vint Cerf (2000-09-29). Al Gore and the Internet. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
- ^ Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)
- ^ Chapman, Gary & Rotenberg, Marc (1995), Johnson, Deborah G. & Nissanbaum, Helen, eds., Computers, Ethics, & Social Values, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, pp. The National Information Infrastructure:A Public Interest Opportunity: 628–644
- ^ "Transcript: Vice President Gore on CNN's 'Late Edition'", CNN, CNN, 1999-03-09. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
- ^ Urban legend on Snopes.com: "Al Gore Invented the Internet"
- ^ Kahn, Bob & Cerf, Vint (2000-09-29), Al Gore and the Internet, <http://amsterdam.nettime.org/Lists-Archives/nettime-l-0009/msg00311.html>. Retrieved on 2 June 2007
- ^ Boehlert, Eric. "Gore Does Dave", cbsnews.com, cbsnews.com, 2000-09-14. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
- ^ "Albert Gore Jr.: Former Vice President of the United States", apple.com, apple.com, March 2003. Retrieved on 2007-06-02.
- ^ Gore, Al. The Assault on Reason (New York: Penguin Press, 2007): 270
- ^ "Former Vice President Al Gore to Teach at Columbia's School of Journalism". Columbia University. January 25, 2001.
- ^ "Al Gore To Teach At Fisk University — Brief Article". findarticles.com. COPYRIGHT 2001 Johnson Publishing Co.. COPYRIGHT 2001 Gale Group.
- ^ "The Faculty: Al Gore". ©2001–02 Middle Tennessee State University
- ^ "TRAINING THE NEXT COMMUNITY BUILDERS: Gore taps faculty expertise". Copyright 2001 UC Regents.
- ^ Former Vice President Al Gore IRAQ and the War on Terrorism — September 23, 2002 Commonwealth Club speech transcript
- ^ Neck Deep Secret: Gore Was Right
- ^ Duncan Mansfield / Associated Press. "Al Gore airlifts Katrina victims out of New Orleans". The Detroit News. September 9, 2005.
- ^ "Transcript: Former Vice President Gore's Speech on Constitutional Issues". Retrieved on 2006-09-01.
- ^ Gore Laments U.S. 'Abuses' Against Arabs
- ^ Current TV video: Gay men and women should have the same rights
- ^ Gore warmly endorses Franken
- ^ Gore tells CMU graduates they can become heroes, AP, May 19, 2008, <http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iqc_5eRZZq-wTf8sa5gFRa1IhdiQD90OH8PO0>
- ^ EPFL Research Day 2008, in the presence of Al Gore, Tuesday, April 15, 2008, <http://actualites.epfl.ch/presseinfo-com?id=580>
- ^ Al Gore and Amos Oz Among 2008 Dan David Prize Winners, Tuesday, February 12, 2008, <http://www.aftau.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6375>
- ^ House passes resolution to honor Gore's efforts. knoxnews.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-11.
- ^ Al Gore To Be Awarded Gothenburg Prize For Sustainability. SR International - Radio Sweden. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
- ^ 2007 Awards for the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
- ^ Al Gore. Prince of Asturias Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-07-17.
- ^ Lisa Knox Burns. "Gore to People: It's Up to US" edhat.com.
- ^ Academy Announces 2007 Class of Fellows
- ^ Hon Doc for Al Gore. Concordia Journal. Retrieved on 2007-06-14.
- ^ The Computerworld Honors Program: Honoring Those Who Use Information Technology to Benefit Society
- ^ Vice President Albert Gore Accepts Cisco Circle Award, cisco.com, June 23, 1993, <http://newsroom.cisco.com/dlls/1993/corp_062393.html>
- ^ Al Gore releases children's Book on climate change
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Vice President of the United States January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001 |
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Member from Tennessee's 4th congressional district 1977 – 1983 |
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Member from Tennessee's 6th congressional district 1983 – 1985 |
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Senator from Tennessee (Class 2) 1985 – 1993 Served alongside: James R. Sasser |
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| NAME | Gore, Albert Arnold Jr. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Al Gore |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | 45th Vice President of the United States |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 31, 1948 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Washington, D.C. U.S. |
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