George H.W. Bush

The United States already has been working to develop plans that are responsive to the requirements of the convention.

We must leave this Earth in better condition than we found it.

I have today invited the other industrialized nations who have signed the Framework Convention to join me in a prompt start on its implementation.

We believe that the road to Rio must point toward both environmental protection and economic growth.

This landmark agreement is a major step forward by the international community in taking action to address global climate change.

It requires countries to formulate, implement, and publish national programs for mitigating climate change by limiting net emissions of greenhouse gases.

Today, an unprecedented era of peace, freedom, and stability makes concerted action on the environment possible as never before.

I come to Rio with an action plan on climate change.

I have today signed the Framework Convention on Climate Change on behalf of the United States of America.

If a man cheats the Earth, the Earth will cheat man.

It's been said that we don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

America's record on environmental protection is second to none.

The United States will work to carry forward the promise of Rio because as important as the road to Rio has been, what matters more is the road from Rio.

No effort to address climate change can be successful without the participation of the developing countries.

It is estimated that our plan will reduce annual net greenhouse gas emissions by 125 to 200 million tons below projected levels in the year 2000.

Let us join in translating the words spoken here into concrete action to protect the planet.

We stand ready to work together, respecting national sovereignty, on new strategies for forests for the future.

Of Energy June 10, 1992 To the Congress of the United States: In accordance with the requirements of section 657 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Public Law 95-91; 42 U.S.C. 7267), I transmit herewith the 11th Annual Report of…

Boater education requirements are more appropriately the concern of States.

Procedures already prescribed by law to evaluate the extent to which they are in fact obstacles to navigation should be completed.

We will not fail in crushing the narco-traffickers.

Panama is once again free, democracy restored, and the rule of law prevails.

This provision could both increase costs to the Coast Guard and invite retaliation by America's trading partners.

We must pass this balanced budget amendment.

Authorization of appropriations in excess of President's request for the Trade and Development Program and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).