The Descent of Republicans

Without a side trip to Google, can you identify the source of this quote?

The complex problems of mobility, congestion, and energy resources demand creative solutions if we are to improve the living conditions of our urban areas. Many urban centers of our nation need dependable and affordable mass transit systems. ...

Mass transportation offers the prospect for significant energy conservation. ... To encourage existing businesses to remain in urban centers and to attract new businesses to urban areas, it is vital that adequate public and private transportation facilities be provided.

Sound like something Van Jones might have said? Before you peek ahead, see if you know who was behind this bit of bragging.

He played a key role in passing the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. He led the Clean Air Act to passage, a law that fundamentally reformed the previous law and is recognized as one of the most sweeping environmental laws ever enacted. ... As president [he] will continue to support the development of non-polluting electric vehicles and cleaner alternative fuels.

Hang on just a little longer. Before you put a name to this environmental champion, take a look at one more snippet.

In some States ... a proportion of highway funds is diverted to other purposes. This must stop. ... It is long past time for the federal government to get out of way and allow private ventures to provide passenger service to the northeast corridor. The same holds true with regard to high-speed and intercity rail across the country.

If you think these radically different positions are from different documents, you're right. If you think they're from different parties... think again.