Bill Clinton

“ America's National Forests grace more than 191 million acres of our land. Thirty-four million of those acres are part of our wilderness preservation system, which works to safeguard this invaluable resource for future use and enjoyment. The American National Forests are among our country's greatest gifts-gifts we share with all of Earth's creatures today and with generations of new life to come. ”

“ America's National Forests provide for our Nation in countless ways-from the houses we live in to the newspapers we read to our spiritual and physical well-being-the splendor and glory of nature's gift to America enriches our daily lives immeasurably. ”

“ Today, we recognize the importance of taking a comprehensive approach-one that balances the needs of our people and of the environment. Grounded in sound science and compliance with existing law, sustainable forest management presents our best hope for saving the more than 250 threatened or endangered species of fish, animals, and plants that have made this land their home. ”