Jul 24, 2013
Commonsense solutions to the threat of climate change are everywhere. We have been talking a lot about the risks of climate change, but let's talk a little bit about the opportunities--the opportunities to fight climate change, to…
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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Jul 24, 2013
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank the Senator from Rhode Island for his kind words. He is a real expert and a leader on climate change, and I look forward to continuing to work together with him and our colleagues on this important…
Jul 24, 2013
As Senator Whitehouse has described, our oceans show the effect of climate change by absorbing much of the heat from our warming planet. But they do more than that; our oceans absorb almost 25 percent of the carbon that humans release into…
Jun 25, 2013
Madam President, I was very encouraged by the President's speech today for a number of reasons. The main thing I found encouraging is he is obviously done waiting. And there are three reasons to be done waiting. The first is it is very…
Jun 25, 2013
Madam President, through the Chair, I would like to answer the Senator's question and then yield to the Senator from Connecticut. I thank my friend for pointing out that this is not just for those of us who consider ourselves…
Jun 19, 2013
Mr. President, I am here today to briefly discuss an amendment to an important provision in the immigration bill that the Senate is considering concerning Stateless persons. Section 3405 of the comprehensive immigration bill would, for the…
Jun 11, 2013
Mr. President, today, June 11, marks a public holiday in the State of Hawaii, King Kamehameha Day, celebrated since 1872. We hold a statewide festival and mark the day with lei draping ceremonies, parades, hula competitions, and other…
May 23, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1046 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
May 23, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1046 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Apr 15, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 726 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Apr 9, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 690 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Mar 21, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the joint resolution be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the joint resolution was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S.J. Res. 12 Resolved by…
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