Jan 8, 2003
President Bush has offered our Nation and allies skepticism about proven science and vague promises rather than genuine leadership on global warming.
John F. Kerry
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John F. Kerry is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 68th United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. A member of the Democratic Party, Kerry previously represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate from 1985 to 2013. He was the Democratic nominee for President in 2004, losing to incumbent George W. Bush. Throughout his career, Kerry has focused on issues such as climate change, international relations, and veterans' affairs. He played a significant role in negotiating the Paris Agreement on climate change during his tenure as Secretary of State.
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Jan 8, 2003
It's time for the United States to do its part to address this global problem; and a discussion of mandatory reductions is the form of leadership that's required to address this global problem.
Jan 8, 2003
I thank Senator Lieberman for his commitment and leadership in drafting this piece of legislative initiative.
Jan 8, 2003
President Bush said last year that he agreed that this was real and a problem.
Jan 8, 2003
If we put off fixing it today, it's going to become harder tomorrow, certainly more costly, and certainly more complex.
Jan 8, 2003
We'll achieve steady but measured progress in reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere if this proposal is adopted.
Jan 8, 2003
We should be the leader in all of these technologies, because the world's going to beat a path to the door.
May 9, 2002
I completely concur with that. I'm not sure, given the vote yesterday, what the vehicle is but I think that's a terrific way to go at it.
May 9, 2002
I applaud Alaska for it. Alaska has probably been the most successful example of how this could work.