Chris Coons: “We now turn to Senator Gillibrand, who will speak in support of Analisa Torres.”

Investing in cutting-edge technology like carbon capture is key to growing our economy and protecting our nation and planet from climate change.

In exchange for that huge risk to themselves and their families, we promised them protection.

I’m sorry that your schedule apparently didn’t permit us to meet before this confirmation hearing, but I hope and expect we’ll find time to meet soon after today.

“We can’t leave Americans to face extreme weather events – from winter storms to weeks of record-high heat – alone,” said Senator Coons.