"We can't drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times... and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK. That's not leadership. That's not going to happen"
- Barack Obama
About this Quote
This quote by Barack Obama is a call to action for Americans to take obligation for their actions and their effect on the world. He is saying that we can not anticipate other nations to accept our unsustainable way of life while we continue to take in resources at an unsustainable rate. He is emphasizing that this is not management, which if we wish to be respected and taken seriously, we need to lead by example and make changes to our way of life. He is suggesting that we must be more mindful of our consumption and take actions to reduce our environmental impact. This could consist of driving more fuel-efficient automobiles, eating more sustainably, and minimizing our energy intake. By doing this, we can show other countries that we are major about making a difference and that we are willing to take responsibility for our actions.
This quote is written / told by Barack Obama somewhere between August 4, 1961 and today. He was a famous President from USA.
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