"At the end of the day, by providing incentives and deciding what makes up these criteria, the people of the United States will know that these issues are important."
"I thank you for your leadership to elevate the pressing issues of climate change and sustainability in Congress."
"If we, as a nation, can commit to adapting our infrastructures to be environmentally conscious I believe that we can make a true difference in the fight against climate change."
"If we talk about disaster preparedness, if we talk about severe weather, if we talk about civil defense, then I can find common cause with bipartisan dance partners."
"Would the county or State laws need to be changed in order for them to be able to do this?"
"What we need is the will, at all levels, to use them."
"How luxurious is Roosevelt?"
"Perhaps you could also play a part in determining what should be taken into consideration when ranking schools around the nation."
"I wonder whether you wouldn't mind giving us an update on how it's working, who comprises the task force and what their timeframe is in terms of providing a work product for some national policy chang..."
"Thank you very much."
"Now you have his complete attention."
"Thank you."
"There needs to be both a political and strategic will to adhere to the zoning of environmental sustainability emissions stated in the 1998 Coconut Island long range development plan."
"Senator Schatz, the people of Hawaii trust you to be the steward of that political will."
"I'd also like to take this time to acknowledge my fellow interns in the audience."
"Where do you and your friends get your information?"
"Right. But it's not trivial to--and I understand you're giving me a specific example, but it's, sort of, not trivial at all that we're sitting here not clear whether we need changes in the law or not ..."
"Who owns the intellectual property?"
