All of us who care about political freedom--and I believe that is all Americans--should do everything we can to support our climate scientists, and to act to prevent the threats they have so clearly documented.

Imagine a gigantic banquet. Hundreds of millions of people come to eat. They eat and drink to their hearts' content . . . Then, one day, a man arrives . . . holding the bill.

I know we will not agree often, but I think we can agree that congressional oversight is important.

Absolutely not. Any person who would make such a claim is either ignorant of the state of climate science or fails to understand its implications.

I ask unanimous consent to enter in the record two copies of the same letter, one in English and one in Spanish.

I have no other speakers. Let me thank my colleague, Mr. Gallego, for his support and his eloquent statements. And to Mr. Ryan, thank you again for expediting and having this vote today. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, Madam Ranking Member.

There is no doubt in my mind we can transition to a clean energy economy and come out the other side stronger as a Nation.

I have great confidence in her leadership, and as she knows I very much look forward to working with her.

I would like to begin with a quote from a book written by one of our witnesses today.

We should not be playing Russian roulette with our environment and coastal tourism economies.

Thank you very much. And if I may, Mr. Williams, what percentage of the industry belongs to your organization?