Political Quotes

“He wrote it in black and white in his book before he knew that he'd be out there pandering for votes. And in his book, Senator Gore said this, and I quote, ``I helped lead''--I want to get it right here--``I helped lead the successful fight to prevent the overturning of protections for the spotted owl.'' And he wrote, and this is an exact quote, ``the jobs will be lost anyway.'' I challenge Governor Clinton: Do you agree with your run- ning mate? Do you endorse the book that you once called ``magnificent''? It is time we worried not only about endangered species but about endangered jobs. I am here to tell you that I'm the one who will respect the wildlife, yes. I think we all do. We all agree. But I'm also the one who will fight for jobs, for families, and for communities. I have come here to tell you that I will not stand for a solution that puts at least 32,000 people out of work. It will not stand. I mean it. I've come here to tell you that we haven't forgotten about the human factor. Because in the end, in the final analysis when all the campaigns are over and all the charge and countercharge takes place, the human factor, that is the most important factor of all. I've come here today to tell you that we can restore the balance. We must restore the balance. And with your help, we will restore the balance. May God bless your families, your jobs, your hopes for our great country. And may God bless the United States of America. Thank you all very, very much. Thank you. Thank you all. Note: The President spoke at 6:30 p.m. at Burrill Lumber Co. In his remarks, he referred to company officers Michael Burrill, president and general manager, and Eugene Burrill, owner. The President also referred to the Endangered Species Act Exemption Committee (``God squad'').”