Rep. John Lewis Celebrates Earth Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Rep. John Lewis made this comment today in celebration of Earth Day:

            “I join with all the members of the world community today who are concerned about our stewardship of the Earth.  I have often said that it is strange to me that we could learn to fly in the air like birds and swim in the ocean like fish, but we cannot find a way to make peace with each other and live in harmony with our environment.  This little planet we call Earth is the only home we have.  It is not ours to hoard.  It is not ours to waste.  We have a responsibility to future generations to leave this Earth a little cleaner and a little greener for generations yet unborn.

            “That is why I am glad we have a Congress and a White House that is finally committed to finding ways to end our dependence on foreign oil.  We want to engage American ingenuity to utilize the power of the sun, wind, water, electricity, and renewable sources to build a green energy economy that puts Americans back to work.  It will take commitment, time, and research, but we are a can-do country, and together we can craft a new future for our nation.”

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