Christine Todd Whitman

“I am glad to reassure the people of New York and Washington, D.C. that their air is safe to breathe and their water is safe to drink.”

“There is no question that global warming is happening. The only question is what to do about it.”

“Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room.”

“We have a responsibility to leave the planet in better shape for future generations than we found it.”

“You can't have a healthy economy without a healthy environment.”

“Being a Republican and a conservationist are not mutually exclusive.”

“For too long, the issue of abortion has been used as a political wedge. That's not what it is. It's a deeply personal decision.”

“I don't think you can be a leader if you're not a positive person.”

“We need to recognize that the environment is a cross-cutting issue. It's not just about the air we breathe or the water we drink. It's about our health, our economy, our security.”

“I will not be bullied. I will not be intimidated.”