On the recordMarch 10, 2014
I wish to ask the Senator from Rhode Island to give us a little bit of context. The Presiding Officer and I are new to the Senate. I think it is important to understand tonight in context. From my perspective, having 30 Senators on the floor, to take the floor for about 15 consecutive hours to speak about one topic, with the emphasis, with the clarity, with the unanimity of this group, 28 Democrats and 2 Independents, is significant. It is historically important. But I am wondering whether the Senator from Rhode Island can give us a little context and let us know what has happened in the past and how he views tonight in the arc of our efforts to take action on climate.
