William Keating actually said...

"As Mr. Kinzinger said a few minutes ago, contrary to popular belief, the United States--the United States--is the country that has led the world in greenhouse gas reductions."

"There must be leadership in addressing climate change because we, and especially your generation, cannot afford for things not to change."

"I agree that we need to take aggressive action. I agree that we need to ensure that we move forward in a sustainable, rational manner."

"America knows how to lead in a crisis, and it is high time we pick ourselves up and get back to this fight."