What will President Obama be remembered for? The health care act that expanded medical care for millions? The Supreme Court appointments, and the Republican opposition to approving his last appointment? The grace he showed under relenting Republican opposition to every initiative he tried? The attempt to make Americans aware that global warming was the major problem facing mankind?
Perhaps it will be his protection of America’s natural resources. Next week President Obama will travel to Midway Atoll, a small island in the middle of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, to dedicate the expansion of the marine sanctuary.
President Bush actually created the monument in 2006, but the Obama move represents a major expansion.
President Obama,using the Antiquities Act signed by President Theodore Roosevelt, has protected more resources than any other president, often to the dismay or opposition of Republicans. I’m pretty sure, however, that one Republican, President Theodore Roosevelt, would be very proud. Bully!
Bully, Bully.
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