βOne should not go to the extremes, such as da saying, βIt is OK for the environment to be damaged, whatβs important is that our economy continues to grow,βββ the president said, adding that the government was committed to preserving the environment. βDevelopment that damages the environment is not a choice for us.β
In his speech, Yudhoyono called on every level of the government, especially regional leaders such as governors, mayors and district heads, to share his concern toward the environment. He called on regional governments to review policies that may endanger the environment....
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