
If a man cheats the Earth, the Earth will cheat man.
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If a man cheats the Earth, the Earth will cheat man.

It's been said that we don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

Let us join in translating the words spoken here into concrete action to protect the planet.

Much has been accomplished since those early days of environmentalism, and much has been learned.

Only a growing economy can generate the resources and the will to manage natural assets for the longer term and the common good.

I will join in proposing a prompt start to adoption of climate action plans.

Good science hastens our progress toward a cleaner environment.

This bill means cleaner cars, cleaner power plants, cleaner factories, and cleaner fuels; and it means a cleaner America.

Today we'll plant a tree, because what we celebrate this day has roots running deeper than law.

The project has the potential of doing substantial environmental harm and may well be without adequate benefits to justify any expenditures.

We must reduce our unwarranted dependence on foreign oil.

The Channel Islands Sanctuary demonstrates how we can work together to manage our environment prudently without major economic sacrifices.

Excellence on a transient basis is much easier than excellence sustained over a long period of time.

One of my deepest personal commitments is to a clean, healthy environment for all of our citizens.

This concept of managing lands on a multiple-use, sustained-yield basis has always been a challenge.

This legislation is another step forward in improving the quality of the environment.

This will be a significant step towards energy independence.

The capacity for self-sufficiency in energy is a great goal.