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So that was Reagans political problem. As a rancher in California, he was an environmentalist himself.
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"So that was Reagan's political problem. As a rancher in California, he was an environmentalist himself. But the President of the United States doesn't control everything that happens in Washington"

- Brian Mulroney

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This quote by Brian Mulroney is describing the ecological policies of former President Ronald Reagan. Reagan was a rancher in California and was an environmentalist himself, however as President of the United States, he was unable to control all of the environmental policies that were being executed in Washington. This created a political issue for Reagan, as he was not able to fully implement his own environmentalist beliefs. This quote highlights the problem of being a leader in a democracy, as the President is not always able to manage the policies that are being implemented. It also shows the significance of having a strong environmental policy, as it is something that impacts everybody.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Brian Mulroney somewhere between March 20, 1939 and today. He/she was a famous Statesman from Canada. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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