We learned that economic growth and environmental protection can and should go hand in hand.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I think today we recognize that economic activity needs to search for ways to protect the environment.
What we've proven is that you can protect the environment, use it wisely and grow the economy and that there is no conflict between the two.
I know the government needs to ensure economic growth... we just hope it takes care of the environment, too.
I think we can create an environment where America can kind of get back on its economic feet.
Good environmental policy is good economic policy.
Environmental protection and economic development are not in conflict. Environmental protection is not a burden but a source for innovation. It can increase competition, create jobs, and lifts the economy.
We decided that the environment was an integral part of our policies and the political thrust of our government. We gave it the priority and we sustained it with the money required to make it happen.
Over and over, we hear politicians say they can't spend our tax dollars on environmental protection when the economy is so fragile.
With today's mass media obsession, it's good to be able to raise awareness about our environment.
Economic growth and environmental protection are not at odds. They're opposite sides of the same coin if you're looking at longer-term prosperity.