Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the National Environmental Technology Act of 1994 which I have cosponsored. I feel strongly that this bill provides support to an up-and-coming industry in Vermont, and one of the most important industries in our Nation. Small businesses need guidance and support to tap the environmental technology market, and Americans need good-paying jobs. These are concerns that we have today, and they are addressed in S. 978. The visionary strength of S. 978 is that it also takes care of our concerns for tomorrow. The Environmental Technology Act promotes economic vitality in a way that will make the world a better place for our children. Ultimately, this is the goal we have to keep our eye on. Many special interests court the idea that environmental stewardship chokes off economic prosperity. Most Vermonters know that the opposite is true--environmental degradation is the millstone that brings on economic decline. The Environmental Technology Act is clear recognition that economic prosperity and environmental conservation go hand in hand. I believe that this is the direction in which Vermont and the country must go.”