Still, year after year strong mercury rules fail in Washington under pressure from corporate interests. Why? Not because the risks of mercury poisoning arent real. No, lobbyists for the big industries just say they cant afford to make changes.

Quote by Senator John Kerry

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Our government has a simple task: recognize our nations real problems, and address them in...

Our government has a simple task: recognize our nations real problems, and address them in...

I defended him [John McCain] in those hearings when some stupid-ass right-wing idiot accused him...

I defended him [John McCain] in those hearings when some stupid-ass right-wing idiot accused him...

America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.

America has not led but fled on the issue of global warming.

In 22 states parents cant take kids fishing and eat the fish if theyre lucky...

In 22 states parents cant take kids fishing and eat the fish if theyre lucky...

While we must remain determined to defeat terrorism, it isn't only terrorism we are fighting....

While we must remain determined to defeat terrorism, it isn't only terrorism we are fighting....

I refuse to stand by while our democracy is trampled by politicians more concerned about...

I refuse to stand by while our democracy is trampled by politicians more concerned about...

Too many people in America believe that if you are pro-choice that means pro-abortion. It...

Too many people in America believe that if you are pro-choice that means pro-abortion. It...

The responsible choice would be to honor those who have worn our nation's uniform, but...

The responsible choice would be to honor those who have worn our nation's uniform, but...

The American people deserve to know that they're not just watching the administration's spin on...

The American people deserve to know that they're not just watching the administration's spin on...

They are playing politics with this issue, and sending mixed signals to our troops and...

They are playing politics with this issue, and sending mixed signals to our troops and...

There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax...

There is a direct link between the federal tax cut of 2001 and state tax...

Politics has always been the art of the possible. Today it's too often the art...

Politics has always been the art of the possible. Today it's too often the art...

It is time, as a matter of pride, as well as a matter of national...

It is time, as a matter of pride, as well as a matter of national...

We can no longer allow Americas dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security....

We can no longer allow Americas dependence on foreign oil to compromise our energy security....

Too many people in America believe that if you are pro-choice that means pro-abortion. It...

Too many people in America believe that if you are pro-choice that means pro-abortion. It...

And it is time for those who talk about family values to start valuing families.

And it is time for those who talk about family values to start valuing families.

And Ill tell you, few things make me more angry than some out of touch...

And Ill tell you, few things make me more angry than some out of touch...

Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder...

Climate change is real. The science is compelling. And the longer we wait, the harder...

A lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talk to each other...

A lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talk to each other...

A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved.

A problem well-stated is a problem half-solved.

False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long;...

False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long;...