Brian Schatz actually said...

"I think there are some cases, Kiribati is a good example where they really might vanish."

"But the truth is, some of these people need immediate assistance because they can't drink the salt water, and their runways are flooding."

"I think on climate we have an absolute responsibility, and we are acting on it, to try to provide the technical assistance, the technology and, yes, the resources to deal with this, particularly for c..."

"I guess the question I have is: Is this just a question of finite resources available for a very challenging program, or are there problems with the ability of our Pacific Island friends and neighbors..."