Barbara Boxer

I did not quote one international scientist or IPCC. I quoted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, I quoted NASA.

Uncertainty about climate change is coming from some colleagues on the Republican side.

We need to have an honest conversation about the impact of carbon dioxide pollution.

If you want to create jobs in America let us keep that money here.

We are going to create jobs by cleaning up carbon dioxide pollution as well.

I am very happy to report that Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman are making progress in getting to that 60-vote threshold we need on a comprehensive approach.

I want to thank you for starting to address the threat of global warming and for understanding the need to move to a clean energy economy.

I really urge my colleagues to read this article, Uncertainty Over Proposals in Congress Has Firms Holding Off on Investments.

The amount of rain in the heaviest storms has increased nearly 20 percent in the last century.

Every ice front in the southern part of the Antarctic Peninsula has been retreating overall from 1947 to 2009.

The way to evaluate climate trends is to look at scientific records over time.

I think there was more than a hint there that, because it snowed so much in February in Washington, that that proves that the climate is not warming.

Children are especially vulnerable to pollution, and we must ensure that they are protected.

I particularly want to thank Senators Voinovich and Bond on this committee for voting to move forward with that jobs bill.

Do you agree, if confirmed by the Senate, to appear before this committee or designated members of this committee and other appropriate committees of the Congress, and provide information subject to appropriate and necessary security…

There is a very big difference between the DOE and the NRC.

At some point I think it would be interesting to visit that site.

I think he will be very pleased with that.

Senator Alexander and I are going to work together on this; Senator Inhofe has stated whatever we decide is good.

I am looking forward to us doing the same, and in fact taking more of a leadership role.

If a court finds that there were deaths, I mean, I don't know why we would want to fight that.

Why would you fight a court order that said you have to put best available pollution controls on your coal-fired plants?

I believe TVA's board must help to lead the way in developing and using clean energy technologies.

Its mandate is to be a national leader in technological innovation, low cost power and environmental stewardship.

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a critical piece of our Nation's energy policy.