Clinton Global Initiative 2010

Former President Bill Clinton and Arianna Huffington speak at the Clinton Global Initiative, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in New York.

The sixth annual meeting gathers prominent individuals in politics, business, science, academics, religion and entertainment to discuss global issues such as climate change and the reconstruction of Haiti. The event, founded by former U.S. President Bill Clinton after he left office, is held the same week as the General Assembly at the United Nations, when most world leaders are in New York.

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Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in New York.

John Chambers, Chairman and CEO of Cisco, speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in New York.

Former President Bill Clinton and his daughter, Chelsea Clinton, attend the Clinton Global Initiative dinner at the Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

CBS news anchor Katie Couric speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in New York.

Sheila Bair, Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation sits on a financial panel during the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative Meetings, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Lance Armstrong, founder and chairman of Livestrong Foundation, attends the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, left, moderates a panel with former President Bill Clinton, second from left, Sheila Bair, Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, third from left, Andrew Liveris, Chairman and CEO Dow Chemical Co. second from right, and Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive, right, during the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative Meetings, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush, daughters of former President George W. Bush, attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Jim Carrey, actor and founder of the Better U Foundation, looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Former first lady Laura Bush speaks during the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Princess Dina Mired, Director General of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, speaks at the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Queen Rania of Jordan speaks at the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in New York.

Philanthropist Melinda Gates looks on during the annual Clinton Global Initiative on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 in New York.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks at the Clinton Global Initiative while her husband, former President Bill Clinton, listens on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in New York.