"Thank you for your leadership on this issue for many, many years, on a bipartisan basis."
"What we need is the will, at all levels, to use them."
"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."
"I'd also like to take this time to acknowledge my fellow interns in the audience."
"Thank you again to Senator Schatz for allowing myself and my fellow intern to testify today."
"As leaders, it has been our obligation to not only better the world of today, but also to shape the world of tomorrow."
"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."
"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..."
"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."
"Where do you and your friends get your information?"