Debate: Would Mitt Romney be a better president than Barrack Obama.
Side: yes

Mitt Romney is good on the Environment: Quotes from Governor Mitt Romney on the "environment"Romney said, “Summer is right around the corner, and so our thoughts naturally turn to the outdoors and, most especially for those of us in Massachusetts, long days spent at the beach and on the water. It’s also a reminder to all of us that we have a special obligation to our children and future generations to be active stewards in protecting our beaches, waters and coastline.” (Taken from a 06-13-2003 Press Release)Romney said: “Massachusetts has been a national leader in the effort to clean up our oldest and dirtiest power plants. The implementation of these new mercury standards, coupled with major reductions in other air pollutants now underway, will ensure that the citizens of the Commonwealth will breathe the cleanest air possible.” (Taken from a 09-19-2003 Press Release)Romney said: “Economic success and environmental protection go hand in hand. The steps we are taking today will ensure a cleaner environment and a brighter future for generations to come.” (Taken from a 05-06-2004 Press Release)Romney said: “Last year’s oil spill in Buzzards Bay was a black menace on the sea. It was an insult to our environment, damaging habitats for endangered species, jeopardizing the livelihood of citizens employed in the local fisheries and interrupting our tourism and recreation industries. We must do everything in our power to reduce the likelihood of a future spill. This legislation is our best defense,” he added. (Taken from a 08-04-2004 Press Release)The Commonwealth of Massachusetts cracked down on environmental violators at a record pace in the last fiscal year, hiking enforcement actions by 54 percent and assessed penalties by 49 percent. These results were achieved even as costs were reduced by nearly one-third at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). "Innovative programs and cutting-edge technologies are being used today to protect our environment,” Governor Mitt Romney said. “Massachusetts will continue to be a national leader in environmental protection by utilizing these new tools to target environmental scofflaws.” (Taken from a 09-27-2004 Press Release)Romney said: “Combining affordable housing and environmentally-friendly smart growth isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about promoting common sense,” said Romney. “By simultaneously investing in affordable housing and smart growth, Green Communities will help support our economy while maintaining the kind of diversity and healthy environment that makes Massachusetts such a great place to work, live and raise a family.”(Taken from a 07-07-2005 Press Release)“The Buzzards Bay oil spill had a profound impact on the environment and quality of life here on the South Coast, and we vowed at that time to do all we could to prevent such disasters from happening again,” Romney said. “We have delivered on that promise. Our vessel safety requirements are stronger, financial penalties have been significantly increased, and now Buzzards Bay coastal communities have the emergency equipment they need if disaster strikes again.” (Taken from a 11-04-2005 Press Release)“Massachusetts continues to be committed to improving air quality for all our citizens. These carbon emission limits will provide real and immediate progress in the battle to improve our environment,” Romney said. “They help us accomplish our environmental goals while protecting jobs and the economy.” Massachusetts is the first and only state to set CO2 emissions limits on power plants. The limits, which target the six largest and oldest power plants in the state, are the toughest in the nation and are designed to lower emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide and mercury from power plant smokestacks. (Taken from a 12-07-2005 Press Release) Governor Mitt Romney Environmental Press Releases200301-22-2003, ROMNEY TIES JOB GROWTH TO CLEANER ENVIRONMENT02-06-2003, ROMNEY, HEALEY ENFORCE POWER PLANT REGULATIONS03-25-2003, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES OCEAN MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE05-20-2003, ROMNEY PROPOSES TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR OIL SPILLS06-13-2003, ROMNEY TEAMS UP WITH EPA TO PROTECT MASS COASTLINE09-19-2003, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES NEW MERCURY EMISSION REGULATIONS10-31-2003, ROMNEY SIGNS BILL TO RESTORE INLAND FISH AND GAME FUND 200405-06-2004, ROMNEY UNVEILS CLIMATE PROTECTION PLAN FOR MASSACHUSETTS08-04-2004, ROMNEY SIGNS LEGISLATION TO PREVENT OIL SPILLS08-20-2004, ROMNEY ADMINISTRATION SIGNS ANIMAL CRUELTY LEGISLATION09-27-2004, COSTS ARE DOWN, BUT ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT IS UP12-20-2004, ROMNEY REACHES AGREEMENT TO CLEAN UP CAPE COD POWER PLANT 200502-10-2005, ROMNEY AWARDS SMART GROWTH ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO 12 CITIES03-18-2005, ROMNEY FILES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT STATE'S OCEAN WATERS03-16-2006, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES $516.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT SMART GROWTH IN MASSACHUSETTS07-07-2005, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES MASSACHUSETTS GREEN COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE10-07-2005, ROMNEY AND U.S. ENERGY SECRETARY BODMAN JOIN TO PRESENT EASY WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY THIS WINTER11-04-2005, ROMNEY DELIVERS OIL SPILL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAILERS TO BUZZARDS BAY COMMUNITIES11-04-2005-, ROMNEY SIGNS NICOLE'S LAW12-07-2005, ROMNEY ANNOUNCES STRICT NEW CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1For actual facts, instead of just listening to David, who is obviously an Obama shill, check out Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governorship_of_Mitt_Romney#Environment http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Mitt_Romney#Environment  Which is more trustworthy? David, the Obama shill, or Wikipedia?