I must tell you, there is skepticism by my colleagues in Russia as to the sincerity of our reaching out, at this point.

I am hopeful that we can move legislation, and I hope that we get it right.

If you reward private companies that can come up with ways to produce energy with emitting less carbon, that is a win.

I really came to this hearing to try to learn more about this issue.

The Chesapeake Bay is experiencing radical changes. And it is related to global climate change.

If the United States does not lead, it won't get done. That is the responsibility that we hold.

I represent rural areas in Maryland, and they do have this issue, but it has not been a dominant issue.

The scientific information on global climate change has been remarkably consistent.

As President Obama said last night, this is America, we lead. And it is time that we led on this critically important issue.

We have technology changing all the time, and with the use of the communications through the Internet, competition is not what it was when these laws were developed.

I appreciate that.

I deeply respect his intellect, his integrity, his financial knowledge, and his commitment to public service.