Denying global warming, if it turns out to be true, is a losing issue. Much better to do research and find out if it is indeed occurring and come up with conservative, pro-American solutions.
And who in the world listens to the Washington Post? They are only marginally better than the New York Times!
He NEVER said it was a major threat, he said we must take it seriously, but that any actions should be based on sound science and he questioned that science.
From his campaign website (from my files, website no longer exists):
"Recognizes that global warming must be taken seriously but will require any decisions to be based on sound science and a thorough cost-benefit analysis."From Issues 2000:
Scientists are unsure about global warmingQ: What about global warming?
BUSH: Its an issue that we need to take very seriously. I dont think we know the solution to global warming yet and I dont think weve got all the facts before we make decisions.
GORE: But I disagree that we dont know the cause of global warming. I think that we do. Its pollution, carbon dioxide and other chemicals that are even more potent. Look, the worlds temperatures going up, weather patterns are changing, storms are getting more violent and unpredictable. And what are we going to tell our children?
BUSH: Yeah, I agree. Some of the scientists, I believe, havent they been changing their opinion a little bit on global warming? Theres a lot of differing opinions and before we react I think its best to have the full accounting, full understanding of whats taking place.
Source: Presidential Debate at Wake Forest University Oct 11, 2000
From Environmental News Network:
Leading Republican candidates are more skeptical about global warming. Texas Governor George W. Bush believes global warming exists but says "both the causes and the impact of this slight warming are uncertain."