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When elected officials abandon our environment and ruin our natural resources, public health is endangered.
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"When elected officials abandon our environment and ruin our natural resources, public health is endangered. I know the importance of providing a clean environment for our children; I have attended more than one funeral for a child who has died from an asthma attack"

- Gwen Moore

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This quote by Gwen Moore speaks to the importance of securing our environment and natural deposits. She highlights the direct link between environmental degradation and public health, keeping in mind that when elected authorities fail to secure the environment, public health is jeopardized. Moore also highlights the individual effect of environmental deterioration, noting that she has gone to funeral services for kids who have passed away from asthma attacks. This quote functions as a tip of the value of securing our environment and natural resources, and of the effects of stopping working to do so. It is a call to action for chosen authorities to take responsibility for safeguarding our environment and making sure public health and security.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gwen Moore somewhere between April 18, 1951 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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