Bill Clinton: “Good morning. Like many Americans, Hillary and I are fortunate to be spending part of our summer vacation enjoying the…”

“Good morning. Like many Americans, Hillary and I are fortunate to be spending part of our summer vacation enjoying the splendors of nature-- strolling clean, beautiful beaches, breathing the fresh ocean air, watching the stunning sunset--reminding us that we must do everything we can to preserve this glorious land of ours for generations yet to come. President Theodore Roosevelt once committed our Nation to leaving this land even a better land for our descendants than it is for us. Vice President Gore and I have tried hard to fulfill his vision. We protected the Yellowstone Park from the threat of mining, preserved the red rock canyons of Utah, saved age-old redwoods in California's Headwaters Forest. We launched the most ambitious restoration effort ever in the magnificent Florida Everglades. And we're acting to restore healthy air and pristine skies to our national parks so that future generations can see and enjoy them, just as the first explorers did. Last year, at my request, Congress approved new funding to protect other precious lands. Today I'm pleased to announce our latest efforts. We've just reach a landmark agreement to protect more than 9,000 acres of critical land next to Yellowstone, another milestone in our effort to preserve the matchless wonders of America's first national park. Permanently protecting these lands will help to ensure the survival of the bison and other herds that roam the wilds of Yellowstone.…”