If you're not willing to take the political heat, then you shouldn't get into the game of land conservation, especially on a large scale.

Conservation is not without its critics and opposition. There are a lot of special interests that don't want to see land set aside.

National Parks are the gold standard for conservation.

People have to free their imaginations and realize everyone can do something, on a large or a small scale, depending on their ability. Those who can do a lot because of their position and potential should jump right in there.

Despite my great disappointment in American foreign policy, I am very proud of the American tradition of wild land conservation. It is the best tradition and example of land conservation in the world. It goes back a long way.

I don't want to see anything natural get hurt.