Norma Torres: “If we don't take an aggressive step to deal with this problem, our grandchildren and their grandchildren will pay the…”

“If we don't take an aggressive step to deal with this problem, our grandchildren and their grandchildren will pay the price. A United States Government report found that our economy will lose over $1 trillion dollars by the end of this century due to climate change. Clean energy is an investment, not only for our communities, but for future generations. California has over 500,000 jobs created within the clean energy sector. That is about 10 times the number of coal jobs nationwide. This amendment ensures that California's progress and commitment will not be sabotaged. I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Castor) for offering this critical legislation. Mr. Chair, I urge passage of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”