In front of 440 enthusiastic supporters, Vice President Al Gore stated, “I’m proud to endorse Bill Bradbury as the next Governor of this state. I am here to speak for Bill Bradbury and tell you what I know about this man. And to tell you what I know about this man has meant to me personally as a friend of extremely strong character, commitment and leadership.”
In his remarks Bradbury acknowledged the endorsement, saying, “It is truly an incredible honor.”
Bill Bradbury and Al Gore were joined on stage by pioneers in building a sustainable economy in Oregon.
In his remarks Bradbury asked “Do we accept the challenge of addressing global climate change and the economic opportunities that come with it, or do we choose the status quo that will lead to a bleak future for our children?” He went on to say, “In many ways we as Oregonians have already accepted the challenge. We are indeed ahead of the curve.”
Bill Bradbury specifically called for energy efficiency regulations on television sets similar to those in California. He also called for the closure of the coal-fired power plant in Boardman, Oregon that currently provides Portland with up to 40% of its power.
Bradbury went on to say, “Our plans are not small but neither is the challenge before us…As your Governor, with your help, we will put Oregonians back to work and make Oregon the sustainability capitol of the nation and address the greatest threat of our generation: Global Climate Change.”
Bill Bradbury is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against global climate change. As Secretary of State for Oregon Bill was its second-highest-ranking constitutional officer. Along with the Governor and Treasurer, he sat on the State Land Board, and he was appointed by Governor Kulongoski to chair the Oregon Sustainability Board.
For more information, please visit Bill’s website at www.bradbury2010.com or you can follow him on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/BradburyforOregon
