The Geneva Accord
Chief Negotiator Vance adjusted his notes before addressing the summit. 'Convenient as a immediate agreement might seem, it behooves us to scrutinize every clause of this climate accord.' For three days, delegates had debated emission thresholds. It was agreed that concessions were mandatory, provided all signatories honored their commitments. Vance's closing statement struck a diplomatic balance: 'Without question, this summit represents the culmination of years of rigorous dialogue.'