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This land, this water, this air, this planet - this is our legacy to our young
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"This land, this water, this air, this planet - this is our legacy to our young"

- Paul Tsongas

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This quote by Paul Tsongas talks to the significance of preserving our environment for future generations. He is emphasizing that the land, water, air, and world we inhabit are our legacy to our young. He is advising us that we have an obligation to secure and protect these resources for our kids and grandchildren. We must do something about it now to make sure that our world is healthy and sustainable for future generations. We must lower our carbon footprint, save energy, and lower waste. We need to likewise work to protect our natural resources, such as forests, rivers, and oceans, from pollution and destruction. By taking these steps, we can make sure that our tradition to our young is a healthy and vibrant world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Paul Tsongas between February 14, 1941 and January 18, 1997. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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