"Public lands are exactly that--they belong to the public."
"Protected lands are our best natural weapon for capturing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing emissions, and ensuring clean air for all."
"The science is clear. To adequately address the climate crisis, we must protect natural spaces."
"I urge the committee to support Mayor Garcetti's nomination."
"the Stafford Act... has given short shrift to communities facing wildfires specifically."
"I particularly appreciate you mentioning the impact on mental health of firefighters."
"In 2020, the State experienced more than 10,000 fire incidents, more than 4.2 million acres burned, and more than 10,000 structures were damaged or destroyed."
"Aye."
"Are we shocked and surprised that Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are being obstructionist once again and trying to box Democrats in with their only lens the 2022 election? Of course not."
"I want to strongly condemn the inhumane treatment of Haitians or anyone else who is fleeing violence or natural disasters."
"I wouldn`t want to be a Senate Republican that votes by the way against emergency funding for the victims of the hurricane in Louisiana."