Love Quote by John Lynch

Lynch’s line does double duty in the way New England political language often does: it flatters the heart while briefing the wallet. By starting with “beautiful natural environment” and “why we all love and live” in New Hampshire, he’s invoking a shared identity that feels nonpartisan and almost pre-political. It’s an invitation to nod along: no one wants to be the person arguing against mountains, lakes, or fall foliage.

Then comes the pivot that reveals the real intent: nature isn’t just scenery, it’s “one of our state’s most important economic assets.” That phrase quietly recodes environmental protection as fiscal stewardship. It’s a strategic move in a state where “taxes” and “jobs” can end debates faster than ecology can. By calling the environment an “asset,” Lynch borrows the language of balance sheets and investment portfolios, giving conservation a pro-business spine. The subtext is clear: protecting land and water isn’t a luxury or a virtue signal; it’s infrastructure for tourism, outdoor recreation, property values, and the brand New Hampshire sells to outsiders and to itself.

Context matters: as a governor in the 2000s, Lynch governed during years when states were competing aggressively for growth while also facing mounting pressure over development, water quality, and energy policy. The line is calibrated for that tension. It reassures residents that guarding the landscape won’t stall prosperity; it is prosperity. The politics are subtle: he’s trying to make environmentalism feel like common sense, not ideology, by making it pay.