Political Quotes

“Madam President, today I am pleased to join with Senators Schatz, Merkley, Markey, and others who have spoken to highlight the need to act on climate change. I said on the floor earlier this week that the Democrats may not yet agree on exactly how we must address climate change, but we all agree on at least three things: One, climate change is real; two, we as human beings are the primary cause of the climate crisis we face today, and it has been building for the last almost 100 years; and, three, the U.S. Congress--us, the House--should take immediate action to address the challenges of climate change. That is why I am introducing a resolution today that says those three things: Climate change is real. Humans are leading to this crisis we face. We have an obligation in this body and the House to do something about it. Democrats believe in our hearts and our minds that it is possible to have a healthy climate and a vibrant, growing economy, and anyone who says otherwise is preaching a false choice. Sadly, with President Trump in the White House and this administration, many of our Republican friends across the aisle have chosen to ignore the clear science and threat that climate change poses to our children and to their children. As we speak about climate change today, this Senate is considering the nomination of Andrew Wheeler to lead EPA. Under Mr.…”