Wenonah Hauter Quotes & Sayings

A robust regional food system that benefits eaters and farmers cannot be achieved in a marketplace that is controlled, top to bottom, by a few firms and that rewards only scale, not innovation, quality, or sustainability. — Wenonah Hauter

We cannot afford to be discouraged from challenging the corporate control of our food system, our genetic commons, our shared resources, or our democracy. The history of social change in our nation shows that the political system can be reformed, even if the road is long and zigzag. — Wenonah Hauter

We can make these changes if we are willing to unite and stand together. The road to a sustainable future is clear, and the technologies are ready and cost-efficient. The only thing holding us back is the lack of political will. And with the crisis at hand, this is no excuse for failing to fight for the future we want for generations to come. We must move forward fearlessly to build a mass movement with the political power necessary to create a truly sustainable energy future. We must do this - it's a matter of life and death. — Wenonah Hauter

We can and we must build the political power to change the course of history - our survival depends on it. — Wenonah Hauter

Without dramatic change in energy policy, the outlook for the global climate is bleak. — Wenonah Hauter

I always like to say, we need to vote with our fork, vote with our vote, and then keep the people we vote for accountable. We have to show we are politically powerful. And together we are. — Wenonah Hauter