Political Quotes

“I would think that General Sullivan's credentials are impeccable. He said: Yes, climate change and national security and energy independence are all interrelated. Simply hoping that these relationships will remain static is not acceptable, given our training and experience as military leaders. And then he says: Because, as you know, we have been told that the scientists have 90 percent certainty. He addresses that at the end. He says: In conclusion, you never have 100 percent certainty on the battlefield. We never have it. If you wait until you have 100 percent certainty, something terrible is going to happen. As such, now is the time to act on the critical issue of climate change. Now this did not come from Senator Warner, Senator Lieberman, Senator Boxer; it did not come from Al Gore; it did not come from Tony Blair-- all of whom are fighting hard. This came from a general with years of experience on the battlefield. We must act now. I think I would like to go to this chart. Waiting 2 years to act will double the annual rate at which we must cut emissions. In other words, you have a problem, and the longer you wait, the harder it is because the carbon goes into the atmosphere and stays there. So we get further and further behind.”