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“But there must be the look ahead, there must be a realization of the fact that to waste, to destroy, our natural resources, to skin and exhaust the land instead of using it so as to increase its usefulness, will result in undermining in the days...” Theodore Roosevelt, “State of the Union Address” - 3 December 1907

“Preservation of our environment is not a liberal or conservative challenge, it's common sense.” Ronald Reagan, “State of the Union Address” - 25 January 1984

“We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.” Pope Francis, “Laudato si'” - 24 May 2015

“The mindset which leaves no room for sincere concern for the environment is the same mindset which lacks concern for the inclusion of the most vulnerable members of society.” Pope Francis, “Laudato si'” - 24 May 2015

“Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society.” Pope Francis, “Laudato si'” - 24 May 2015

“In the meantime, economic powers continue to justify the current global system where priority tends to be given to speculation and the pursuit of financial gain, which fail to take the context into account, let alone the effects on human dignity...” Pope Francis, “Laudato si'” - 24 May 2015

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Pope Francis (4)
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Laudato si' (4)
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