I wonder whether you wouldn't mind giving us an update on how it's working, who comprises the task force and what their timeframe is in terms of providing a work product for some national policy changes?

But this would be the Land Use Commission requiring or the Department of Planning and Permitting do these?

Senator Schatz, the people of Hawaii trust you to be the steward of that political will.

If we, as a nation, can commit to adapting our infrastructures to be environmentally conscious I believe that we can make a true difference in the fight against climate change.

We both served on the Board of Directors for the Center for a Sustainable Future.

Would the county or State laws need to be changed in order for them to be able to do this?

I'm just going to give you a minute to plug the why. That's my second question.

What we need is the will, at all levels, to use them.

How luxurious is Roosevelt?

Thank you very much.

Where do you and your friends get your information?

Are we in arrears with respect to infrastructure, I mean, basic infrastructure at this point?

Now you have his complete attention.

I'd also like to take this time to acknowledge my fellow interns in the audience.

Are you--is it social? Is it television and the newspaper like the rest of us? Is it mostly the web?

At the end of the day, by providing incentives and deciding what makes up these criteria, the people of the United States will know that these issues are important.

Who owns the intellectual property?

Perhaps you could also play a part in determining what should be taken into consideration when ranking schools around the nation.

Right. But it's not trivial to--and I understand you're giving me a specific example, but it's, sort of, not trivial at all that we're sitting here not clear whether we need changes in the law or not and not clear at all whether or not…

As leaders, it has been our obligation to not only better the world of today, but also to shape the world of tomorrow.

Thank you again to Senator Schatz for allowing myself and my fellow intern to testify today.

There needs to be both a political and strategic will to adhere to the zoning of environmental sustainability emissions stated in the 1998 Coconut Island long range development plan.

I thank you for your leadership to elevate the pressing issues of climate change and sustainability in Congress.

I rise today to discuss the important role that energy efficiency plays in our transition to a clean energy economy, and the importance of supporting energy efficiency efforts with strong Federal policy. Today, Senators Cardin, Feinstein…

I ask unanimous consent that we be given permission to engage in a colloquy. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Booker). Without objection, it is so ordered.