Mark Udall actually said...

"The national parks, simply put, give us the ability to better understand, mitigate, and adapt to a changing climate."

"The National Park Service management policies say very little that directly refers to climate change."

"I feel that if we do fully fund research projects and adaptation projects, then I feel truly what is going to happen is that we are going to get in front--we are going to be proactive in getting in fr..."

"I do believe we cannot afford to not respond. As Dr. Williams suggested, if we do not address it now, it will cost us a much greater price later on."