Bill Clinton actually said...

If we do not do so at some point in the not-too-distant future, our children will be living in an economy that is much reduced, because we didn't do right by the environment.

Context

Remarks at the Harry Tracy Water Filtration Plant in San Bruno, California

08/10/1998

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