Anwr Quote by George W. Bush
“It would be helpful if we opened up ANWR. I think it's a mistake not to. And I would urge you all to travel up there and take a look at it, and you can make the determination as to how beautiful that country is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Geographic Society Event, 2006
Visiting a place firsthand can change opinions about its value and beauty.
In simple terms: See it yourself to decide.
Key Takeaway
Experience the area before forming a judgment.
Themes
environment
conservation
experience
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
educational
persuasive
When to use this quote
- tourism
- wildlife preservation
- legislative debate
- educational trips
Key Concepts
ecology
policy
public opinion
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you discover on a visit?
- How does direct experience shape policy?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias may still influence perception.
![“What they [Jim deMint and the oil lobby] do care about is the precedent. If they open up ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge), they'll think they can do anything to the environment - anything at all. Drilling in Yosemite? In the Grand Canyon? What's next?” quote by Barbara Boxer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c9a/barbara-boxer-4675_anwr_what-they-jim-demint-and-the-oil-lobby-d_893830.jpg)
