Former Vice President Al Gore is delivering a speech laying out his new approach to the entwined challenges of limiting risks from global warming while providing sufficient energy to sustain economic vigor in the United States and around the world. The prepared text is below. Some Democrats in Congress weren’t thrilled with the timing, according to TheHill.com, given the focus now on high oil prices.
by Andrew Revkin
Former Vice President Al Gore is delivering a speech laying out his new approach to the entwined challenges of limiting risks from global warming while providing sufficient energy to sustain economic vigor in the United States and around the world. The prepared text is below. Some Democrats in Congress weren’t thrilled with the timing, according to TheHill.com, given the focus now on high oil prices.
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Let’s dive in and explore Mr. Gore’s latest proposals on climate through the document annotation method developed her over the last few months in examining climate speeches and statements by President Bush, Senator John McCain, and the Group of 8 industrialized nations.
A Generational Challenge to Repower America
(prepared text distributed by Mr. Gore’s office)
D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
Ladies and gentlemen:
"There are times in the history of our nation when our very way of life depends upon dispelling illusions and awakening to the challenge of a present danger. In such moments, we are called upon to move quickly and boldly to shake off complacency, throw aside old habits and rise, clear-eyed and alert, to the necessity of big changes. Those who, for whatever reason, refuse to do their part must either be persuaded to join the effort or asked to step aside. This is such a moment."
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