He won't take the lead in protecting the environment and creating new jobs in environmental technologies for the 21st century, but I will. And you know what else? He doesn't have Al Gore, and I do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clinton contrasts his environmental leadership and partnership with Al Gore against his opponent's lack of action on green jobs.
- In plain terms
- I will lead on environment and jobs; my opponent will not.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership on environmental jobs is a key distinction between candidates.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does leadership on environment guarantee job growth?
Another view
Claims about specific endorsements may oversimplify the political landscape.
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