I've kind of fallen out of love with politics... Whatever experience and talents I've gained over the years — I think it may well be that the highest and best use of that is to try to bring enough awareness of the solutions to the climate crisis and enough of a sense of urgency that we come together across party lines on behalf of our children.

As quoted in "Gore: I've 'fallen out of love with politics'" at CNN (6 July 2007).

Gore: I've 'fallen out of love with politics' (CNN)