Political Quotes

“There are those who argue from the energy industry side that the only way we can improve our energy future in America is by compromising on air quality standards. They suggest it is environmental regulation which is causing the problem we face today. I disagree with that. I think they ignore realities. One of the realities we should not ignore is to perhaps visit a local hospital, go to an emergency room, and ask the doctor who is in control what is the No. 1 diagnosis of children going to emergency rooms in America today. I was surprised to learn it is not trauma, kids falling off a bicycle; it is asthma. The No. 1 reason kids miss school: Asthma. The No. 1 diagnosis in emergency rooms: Asthma. Pulmonary disease, lung problems, and asthma are, unfortunately, becoming epidemic in our country. I cannot give you the specific reason for all of it, but the people I have spoken to say air quality is part of it.”