[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 45 (Wednesday, April 22, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H2125]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WE MUST BE SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS

  (Mr. BOB SCHAFFER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate Earth 
Day, a day to remember that we must all be conscious of the obligation 
we have to be sound environmental stewards. In centuries past, mankind 
was occasionally careless or unaware of the need for environmentally 
responsible behavior, but modern science has brought about new 
awareness of the problems that shortsighted practices pose for future 
generations who inhabit this resource-rich planet.
  The good news is that the scientific age has also brought about the 
technological revolution to both combat environmental degradation and 
to maintain the integrity of our natural surroundings. Businesses 
across the country now adopt environmentally safe practices, due to 
their awareness of their importance to our future and because 
technology is now available to make such practices an everyday reality. 
Earth Day is a day to bring both parties together, for all Americans 
value clean water, clean air, and a healthy planet. Let us celebrate 
today, that special day.

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