Dan Coats actually said...

The warning signs are there. The system is blinking, and it is why I believe we are at a critical point. ... the warning lights are blinking...

increasing the risk of social unrest, migration, and interstate tension in countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Jordan.

The Earth is now changing faster than at any point in the history of our modern civilization, primarily as a result of human activities.

substantial damages to the United States economy, environment, and human health and well-being over the coming decades.