Because I couldn’t be in Washington, D.C. last Tuesday, I was glued to the TV most of the day, watching history in the making.
And what a grand day it was. There’s nothing like the joy and hope of new beginnings.
But today was an even grander day, as President Obama signed 2 executive orders that mark the launch of his administration’s Green Energy Agenda, designed (in part) to bring energy independence by increasing the fuel efficiency of American cars.
In his remarks this morning he stated:
“It’s time for America to lead, because this moment of peril must be turned into one of progress. If we take action, we can create new industries and revive old ones; we can open new factories and power new farms; we can lower costs and revive our economy. We can do that, and we must do that. There’s much work to be done. There is much further for us to go.
But I want to be clear from the beginning of this administration that we have made our choice. America will not be held hostage to dwindling resources, hostile regimes, and a warming planet. We will not be put off from action because action is hard. Now is the time to make the tough choices. Now is the time to meet the challenge at this crossroad of history by choosing a future that is safer for our country, prosperous for our planet, and sustainable.”
Sustainable.
Yes, at last and Thank You.
For my thoughts on how to prosper in the new green economy, please read today’s “The Perfect Time to Go and Sell Green” on NetProfitsToday.com.
Note: Special thanks to CapitolSupply for the inauguration decoration.
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I too, was impressed when I heard of Obama’s speech. He spoke on topics that touched many Canadians as well as Americans. Of course, only time will tell what kind of a president he will be but I think he has made a great start.
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Rosalind,
FINALLY! I have been waiting for this agenda and leadership from a president for over 30 years! These changes will not be easy for the status quo..and they are hard choices, but they must be made. Thank you so much for this timely post.
Kind regards,
Lisa
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I’m not black, I’m not American,
but I thank Obama a thousand times
for saying “yes”
to stem cell research !
(Will help your economy too!)
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I love your image on your website.
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