JEANNE MESERVE, CNN ANCHOR: Conservation the message of the day today from Republican presidential nominee, Texas Governor George W. Bush. He's campaigning in Monroe, Washington. Let's listen.</s>GOV. GEORGE W. BUSH (R-TX), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: First, I know that the people of local communities, the people of the states like Washington, love their land and wildlife and will act in positive ways to protect them. And secondly, I believe the federal government acts best when it supports the state and local conservation efforts. These principles will set my course should I become the president. Instead of relying on regulation alone, we'll provide incentives for progress. Instead of ignoring local efforts, we will encourage them. And instead of command and control, we'll provide a helping hand. I will urge Congress to fully fund the Land & Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year, and I will insist that half of those funds...</s>MESERVE: Gov. George W. Bush campaigning today in Washington State, talking about the salmon recovery effort there. His basic message, the federal government should trust local communities and people to make decisions about their environment.
Gov. George W. Bush Unveils Conservation Initiative in Monroe, Washington