
James G. Watt
James Gaius Watt was an American lawyer, lobbyist, and civil servant who served as Secretary of the Interior in the Ronald Reagan administration from 1981 to 1983. He was described as "anti-environmentalist" and was one of Ronald Reagan's most controversial cabinet appointments.
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- University of WyomingUniversity of Wyoming College of Law
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"That is the delicate balance the Secretary of the Interior must have: to be steward for the natural resources for this generation as well as future generations. I do not know how many future generatio…"
"If the troubles from environmentalists cannot be solved in the jury box or at the ballot box, perhaps the cartridge box should be used."
"Liberals have shifted government into a position of being neutral between right and wrong. By concentrating power in government institutions, liberals chisel at the three pillars of society: the famil…"
"My responsibility is to follow the Scriptures which call upon us to occupy the land until Jesus returns."
"I never use the words Democrats and Republicans. It's liberals and Americans."
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1938
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