John Shimkus actually said...

"So I will continue to say: Mr. Chairman, when it comes to addressing climate change, let's take action, but let's be smart and pragmatic about it."

"Without that national political buy-in on such a complicated policy that would affect all sectors of the U.S. economy, and people's daily lives, it is no wonder a new administration would change cours..."

"But it is important to gather this information for the committee's future consideration."

"While other developed nations may be 'staying in' the Agreement so far, they are not actually following through on their promises."