It is so clear that when we do this, we also create a tremendous number of jobs that cannot be exported out of this country.

I know that developing countries--Mexico and South Korea are considered developing countries, and I know that they have made significant pledges to reduce carbon pollution.

Congress is the only place that does not seem to want to do something, it seems.

I continue to be perplexed by those who wish to obstruct action to reduce carbon pollution.

America has always been a leader on every issue. And I agree with you, Mr. Stern, this is not an option because we need to lead on this.

I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating an extraordinary public servant, Detective William ``Bill'' Zimmerman, as he retires from the United States Capitol Police force, USCP. For 32 years, Detective Zimmerman has served the USCP…

It is critical that we pass legislation that doesn't undermine Federal and State environmental protections because, as Senator Cantwell noted, that would only threaten fragile ecosystems.

We need a bipartisan, comprehensive drought bill. We have a chance to do this right.

I came over here because the American people keep hearing: Government shutdown. Government shutdown. What is going to happen? The opinion of Congress is the lowest of all times because we are not doing our job. We are not doing our work…

I appreciate the words of my friend from Texas. I just want to point out that our military is fully funded and that some of us believe our military is so important that it ought to be funded by real dollars, not make-believe smoke and…

We have to say to all the stakeholders let us hear you out and let us have a bill that is fair to everyone.

Through the Chair, I want to thank the Senator so much because he was one of those people who really helped us. In addition, every member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, on both sides of the aisle, was terrific on this. In…