The green strands they have woven into America's heart is something truly unique on the world stage.

Each of you has a deep appreciation for the incredible natural resources, the incredible bounty that we've been blessed with as a nation.

The regulatory system must protect public health, welfare, safety, and our environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation.

The proposed rule recommends, on the basis of extensive scientific analysis, that areas identified as critical habitat should be subject to active management.

Change is the decision we made to start doing something about our oil addiction, not waiting for Congress.

I call upon the citizens of the United States to recognize this month by making cleaner energy choices.

To keep children safe from hazards, we have taken great strides to provide for cleaner air and drinking water.

I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors and to uphold our Nation's legacy of conserving our lands for future generations.

Exchange of best practices and know-how should help build the shale gas sector in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.

The importance of combating global climate change is essential to our energy security.

Without urgent global action, climate change could reverse our hard-won gains.

Together, we can also promote energy security and protect our beautiful planet.

We do not expect harmful levels of radiation to reach the United States.

We are making a significant investment in better health, a cleaner environment, and a brighter future in communities that need our support.

BP will be paying for all costs of stopping the spill and cleaning it up.

I will not rest--or be satisfied--until the leak is stopped at the source, the oil on the Gulf is contained and cleaned up.

Americans know what's at stake by continuing our dependence on fossil fuels.

We will do everything in our power to support those who are affected by the spill, protect our natural resources, demand reimbursement from the responsible parties for costs incurred.