Country Quote by Donald Trump
“Russia makes its money through selling of oil, and we've got underneath us more oil than anybody, and nobody knew it until five years ago. And I want to use it. And I don't want that taken away by the Paris Accord. I don't want them to say all of that wealth that the United States has under its feet, but that China doesn't have and that other countries don't have, we can't use.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2016, Donald Trump
Russia's oil wealth is highlighted as a strategic resource that should not be limited by international climate agreements.
In simple terms: Oil wealth should stay under national control.
Key Takeaway
Protect national resources from external constraints.
Themes
energy
politics
sovereignty
economics
environment
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- energy policy
- international negotiations
- national budgeting
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
resource nationalism
geopolitics
climate policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should countries balance energy independence with global climate goals?
- What are the risks of prioritizing short‑term resource gains over long‑term sustainability?
A Different Perspective
International climate agreements may limit economic growth for some nations.
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