Gale Norton

“I am a strong believer in the Endangered Species Act.”

“The four C's of my philosophy are conservation through communication, consultation, and cooperation.”

“We have to be a nation of laws, not of men. If we're not a nation of laws, we're not a nation at all.”

“I believe that the best way to protect the environment is to empower people to do so.”

“Cooperative conservation is a commonsense approach to environmental protection.”

“Property rights are the foundation of our freedom.”

“Our national parks are the crown jewels of America.”

“We must balance the needs of the environment with the needs of the economy.”

“The American West is a special place. It's a place of vast open spaces, rugged beauty, and independent people.”

“We need to find new sources of energy, but we need to do it in a way that is environmentally responsible.”

“Public service is a noble calling.”