Who said “It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and…”?

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Not Dan Quayle. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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“It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.”
— Dan Quayle
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APA

“It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.” [Quotation attributed to Dan Quayle]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14893-it-isnt-pollution-thats-harming-the-environment-its/

MLA

“It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.” Attributed to Dan Quayle. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14893-it-isnt-pollution-thats-harming-the-environment-its/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it.” Attributed to Dan Quayle. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/14893-it-isnt-pollution-thats-harming-the-environment-its/.

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