if we could have order in the Senate, I wish to open debate on S. 1. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will be in order. The Senator from California.

Carbon pollution is pollution.

My takeaway from this, I am not asking a question, it gets back to the 20 percent cut in EPA's budget that we have seen over time is having an impact internally.

I voted with my chairman, 98 to 1, climate change is not a hoax, yes.

Last week, on the front page of the Washington Post we read that native villages in Alaska are being threatened by deteriorating sea ice.

I think we are gaining ground, not fast enough for our grandkids, but we are gaining ground.

Yes, I think my colleague is right. The budget does place an important focus on combating dangerous climate change.

I am very concerned that inadequate levels of funding proposed for the State revolving fund is going to hurt our people at home.

EPA's Revolving Loan Program for drinking and wastewater infrastructure help to ensure the water we drink is safe and that our lakes and rivers are clean.

I ask unanimous consent that I put in a document that shows that Professor Laurence Tribe was hired by Peabody Coal, the world's largest privately held coal company, to write an opinion that criticized the coal rule.

I want to say EPA is doing essential work on behalf of the American people to address the growing threat of climate change.

Thank you for your dedication and devotion to your work, to the American people, to clean air, clean water, safe drinking water, and making sure that we treat this planet the way it deserves to be treated so that our grandchildren can…