Bill Clinton

“ The National Park Service, in partnership with organizations and individuals dedicated to conservation and historic preservation, is ensuring that our national parks touch the lives of as many people as possible, while sparking an interest among our Nation's children in archaeology, ethnography, history, historic landscapes, and historic structures.
Indeed, the national parks remain a magnet for the American public. Every year millions of visitors flock to them-270 million in 1996. Surveying our history and heritage, our national parks let us reach out and touch the past. ”

“ Today, our 374 national parks protect America's unparalleled wonders and the history of those who have helped shape our land. Our national parks preserve both where we live and who we are. In America's national parks, we see Americans through their experiences-war and peace, tragedy and triumph, struggle and liberty. ”

“ Known throughout the world for its beauty and the natural wonders that lie within its boundaries, Yellowstone has inspired the creation of a multitude of other national parks, both here and in other countries, preserving for future generations the rich natural and cultural legacy of our world. ”