"I warn against adopting regulations based on the so-called precautionary
principle which the environmentalists use to justify their
recommendations, the clear benefit of which they are not able to prove."
Klaus added, "Responsible politics should take into account the
opportunity costs of such proposals and be aware of the fact that the
wasteful environmentalist policies are adopted to the detriment of other
policies, thus neglecting many other important needs of millions of people
all over the world. Each policy measure must be based on a cost-benefit
analysis."

.....a current quote