Brian Schatz

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Brian Emanuel Schatz is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since December 26, 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, Schatz has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and education during his time in office. He succeeded Daniel Akaka and has been an advocate for renewable energy and environmental protection, reflecting Hawaii's unique ecological challenges and opportunities.

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Mar 22, 2023

I think we do need to come up with an economic model.

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Mar 22, 2023

What we have to offer are, as you say, values, right, and relationships.

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Mar 22, 2023

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

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Mar 22, 2023

I would like you to talk through how, attitudinally, we are shifting, and not just throwing another, say, $80 million at the problem.

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Mar 22, 2023

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

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Mar 22, 2023

It seems to me in far-flung, places you can really provide high quality care for a lower cost.

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Mar 22, 2023

Yes. And as you know, I am all for climate spending.

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Mar 22, 2023

I am concerned we are facing a telehealth cliff in 2024.

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Mar 22, 2023

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

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Mar 22, 2023

I think we do need to come up with an economic model.

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Mar 22, 2023

They also want to be respected as sovereigns.

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Mar 22, 2023

the less precipitous, but just as bad scenario, is saltwater inundation of the freshwater systems.

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