Dick Durbin: “Some may know that there is a section of the Washington Post called the Kids Post--a section of interesting stories…”

“Some may know that there is a section of the Washington Post called the Kids Post--a section of interesting stories written for kids in the Washington area. The writers ask area grade schoolers about their favorite books, tv shows, hobbies, and sports. Sometimes the kids are asked what they think is one of the biggest problems in the world. Last week, a fifth-grade class in Virginia was asked this question. About half the class mentioned an environmental problem such as global warming. In other recent editions when this question was asked, climate change is something these young people consistently worry about. It only makes sense. Failure to do anything about climate change today, when we still have a chance, will leave future generations--our grandchildren and their children--with a changed world--and not for the better. I know every time I look at my beautiful young grandchildren, I feel a responsibility--a moral responsibility-- to address this problem for them and future generations. It makes me wonder why there are still so many here in this chamber and among the leading Republican Presidential candidates who deny climate change even exists, not to mention refuse to even do anything about it. How will future generations look back upon such denial and obstinance in the face of overwhelming evidence? Not kindly, I expect.…”