Political Quotes

On the recordMay 6, 2007
For the very resource that has fueled our way of life over the last hundred years now threatens to destroy it if our generation does not act now and act boldly.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama warning about the dangers of continued reliance on oil and the need for immediate action.

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