Political Quotes

“Mr. President, one of the places that is threatened most is a low-lying area such as Bangladesh, but do you know what area is threatened most in the Continental United States? The Miami area. I am going to be taking the commerce committee during the April recess to have a hearing on climate change and sea level rise particularly right in the heart of a city that has been experiencing flooding over and over because of this climate change. Florida is ground zero for sea level rise. We have a compelling story to tell. Our leaders are making key decisions and investments today so that our coastal economy will thrive. We are going to pull all this together in the hearing. There are several members of the commerce committee here tonight. I invite Senators during the April recess to come to this hearing. Thank you all for organizing this all-night event, and I look forward to the material that will be coming out this evening. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.”