John Kerry actually said...

"Secretary Clinton and I included this language in the annual defense bill because we recognized at that time the strategic, social, political and economic consequences climate change could have on pol..."

"In my 30 years in the U.S. Senate, I have not seen an issue as complicated as the challenges posed by national security, energy, and climate change."

"Accordingly, I firmly believe that the challenge before us is to build a foundation resting on three legs: Energy, climate change, and national security."

"I was privileged to serve for many years as the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee."