01/05/1999
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"They also have the potential to reduce our Nation's dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, water quality, and flood control."
"I hereby direct as follows: The Secretaries of Agriculture and Energy, in consultation with other appropriate agencies, shall, within 120 days of this memorandum, prepare a report outlining and assess..."
"The agencies shall work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that actions recommended reflect a careful review of the environmental benefits, concerns, and net environmental cons..."
"Together, we can make America the safest big nation in the world; we can put an end to the culture of violence and build in its place a culture of values we'll all be proud to pass along to our childr..."