Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own
breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an
appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is
raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom.
Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of the Pelican
as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us
to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry
our successes and zest for living to future generations.
Billy Tauzin and House Representatives want to destroy the Clean Water & Endangered Species Act
March 27, 1995
President, Save Our Wetlands
President William J. “Bill” Clinton
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
Vice-President Albert “Al” Gore
Old Executive Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20501
Dear Mr. President and Mr. Vice-President:
Please find my
enclosed letter to Rep. Richard Combo, which is self-explanatory.
I hope you realize that the greedy destructive manipulations coming from the Tauzin Republican Committee “determined” to destroy the Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, does not represent the millions of environmental voters who supported your campaign environmental pledges.
Please stand up for what is right and good and is in the economic interest of the public. Please stand up for our economic treasures and fortunes found in protecting and preserving our natural resources for future generations.
At a time when there is so much flooding and billions of dollars in disaster loans, it is imperative that we not weaken the Clean Water Act.
At a time when our natural resources are being raped and eroded at alarming rates, this is no time to weaken our Endangered Species Act.
As time goes on, I believe you will realize that the majority of Americans want you to remain in office to balance the “determination” of corporate republicans and Southern conservative democrats to dismantle those restrictions limiting their corporate sponsors’ ability to pounce upon our remaining natural resources.
More than ever we need an environmental President and Vice-President.
Respectfully to your office, to the Constitution and to the laws protecting our natural resources.
Sincerely,
Save Our Wetlands, Inc. (SOWL)
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