Quotes

Reagan on Environment

“I know of your strong commitment to the environmental goals of the people of the United States -- the protection of their health, and welfare, cleaner air, cleaner water, the wise use of our land.”

March 9, 1983

“I came to Washington to serve you, because I believe in you and the direction which you are setting for the country. I know of your strong commitment to the environmental goals of the people of the United States -- the protection of their health, and welfare, cleaner air, cleaner water, the wise use of our land. I have endeavored to reach those goals through a four point program: better quality of science; regulatory reform; more authority and responsibility in state government; and to do a better job of protecting the environment with fewer taxpayer's resources.”

— Letter Accepting the Resignation of Anne M. Burford as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency