The
John McCain for President website states
that
"John McCain has a proud record of common sense
stewardship. Along with his commitment to clean air and water, and to
conserving open space, he has been a leader on the issue of global warming
with the courage to call the nation to action on an issue we can no longer
afford to ignore.
America has been blessed with a rich and
diverse natural heritage. In the tradition of his hero, Theodore
Roosevelt, John McCain believes that we are vested with a sacred duty to
be proper stewards of the resources upon which the quality of American
life depends. Ensuring clean air, safe and healthy water, sustainable land
use, ample greenspace - and the faithful care and management of our
natural treasures, including our proud National Park System - is a
patriotic responsibility. One that must be met not only for the benefit of
our generation, but for our children and those to whom we will pass the
American legacy.
John McCain believes that America's economic
and environmental interests are not mutually exclusive, but rather
inextricably linked. Our economic prospects depend greatly upon the
sustainable use of ample and unspoiled natural resources. A clean and
healthy environment is well served by a strong economy. History shows that
poverty is a poor steward.
As John McCain said, "Americans solve problems.
We don't run from them." He believes that ignoring the problem reflects a
"liberal live for today" attitude unworthy of our great country, and poses
a serious and unacceptable threat to our environment, our economy, and
U.S. national security. He has offered common sense approaches to limit
carbon emissions by harnessing market forces that will bring advanced
technologies, such as nuclear energy, to the market faster, reduce our
dependence on foreign supplies of energy, and see to it that America leads
in a way that ensures all nations do their rightful share.
By addressing this problem responsibly, John
McCain believes we can meet our obligation to be proper caretakers of
creation, in a manner of which we can be proud - by protecting our
country, strengthening our economy, and addressing the challenges of our
time, rather than leaving a much worse problem for our children"
