As for who Jones is, he gave CNN a brief look at his new office at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. On the walls hang pictures of his heroes, each Jones described with a different strength. Basketball legend Michael Jordan: dedication and commitment. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali: fighting spirit.
Finally, pointing to a picture above his desk, Jones' tone grew softer.
"This is Bobby Kennedy the day before he was killed. In Watts, talking to some of the poorest people in California. And look at him. I mean, he's just present," Jones said, his eyes focused on Kennedy's image.
"We want to bring green jobs to these kind of folks. We want to bring green jobs to people who don't have hope."
Isn't that the most idiotic statement to come out of someone's mouth? If someone needs a job, they don't give a rat's ass what color it is.