On the recordMarch 10, 2014
as a member of the Climate Action Task Force, I couldn't be more proud of my colleagues on the floor tonight. I thank Senator Boxer, Senator Schatz, and Senator Whitehouse for organizing this evening. The information we want to present is clear. The facts are clear. Science indicates what we do here on Earth is affecting the livability of our planet, and we can do something about it. This is an urgent issue, from climate refugees around the world, the visible signs we see in China, to each of our individual States. I am honored to represent the people of Maryland, where 70 percent of citizens live in coastal zones. The Chesapeake Bay is iconic to the survival of Maryland as we know it today and yet it is at risk. But here is the good news: We can do something about it. We can reduce our carbon footprint. We can reduce our carbon pollution, and in doing so we not only help our environment, we also help our economy and job growth, help make America more energy secure, which helps our national security. So let's take the reasonable steps necessary to help our future generations, help our economy, and help our environment. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado.
