Ronald Reagan Quotes

The world is not going to be saved by legislation.

I think and hope there are far more people aware of the need to look after our future.

It's time to renew our commitment to the world around us.

We, the generation that faces the next century, can add the solemn injunction 'If we don't do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable.'

If we don't act now ..., we're going to have a very, very lost generation.

We must act swiftly in order to halt the rate of decay our planet faces.

Fuel conservation is a necessity, and I have to be the first person to set the example.

I think an old style of addressing environmental problems is ebbing, but the rise of the so-called conservative, political movement in this country is not a trend towards the future but a reaction to this very broad shift that we are undergoing.

It is a wonderful honor to receive the Audubon Medal from the National Audubon Society, which for more than a century has fought tirelessly to protect and preserve our natural resources and environment for future generations.

Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels.

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

Sustainability, ensuring the future of life on Earth, is an infinite game, the endless expression of generosity on behalf of all.

So I'm going to go on and work on preserving the ozone layer, encouraging everyone to recycle.

My efforts in Congress are guided by the belief that environmental preservation and restoration are a critical part of the legacy we leave to future generations.

If you look at the state of our planet, the next generations won't be around if we consider sustainability as a gimmick.

On Earth Day, we celebrate all the gifts the world and nature make available to us. We recognize our complete dependence on its bounty. And we acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve its fruits for future generations.

Why has it seemed that the only way to protect the environment is with heavy-handed government regulation?

The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.

Local innovation and initiative can help us better understand how to protect our environment.

We can make a concerted effort to stop poisoning the planet: that would be a good way of appeasing the gods.

Energy conservation is a responsibility that falls on every country and individual.

If we don't have a planet, we don't have anything.

It's shocking to think about how little the travel industry cares about sustainability - and it's the basis of their business!

I plant a lot of trees. I am a great believer in planting things for future generations. I loathe the now culture where you just live for today.

Even the government understands that the environmental challenge is so big that no single agency can handle it. It needs collaboration among all the stakeholders - companies, governments, NGOs and the public. Public accountability will be the ultimate driving force.