Political Quotes

“The overwhelming majority of scientists in the world, not just in the United States, believe that climate change is one of the major crises confronting the global community. We went to Paris, and the world community got together and adopted an agreement that was voluntary in its implementation. No sovereignty was given up by any nation. They said that scientists say we have a crisis and that we need to respond to it. My friend from Michigan who spoke earlier, Mr. Walberg, said that we ought to be focused on education, housing, healthcare, and job creation. He is right, but to ignore this problem is dangerous and unacceptable. Climate change is perhaps one of the greatest threats we face as a nation and as a planet. Those who deny it do so at great peril to the health, security, and economic prosperity of our country. H.R. 9 will not solve climate change. The first step in any journey does not get you there. But without it, you get nowhere. House Democrats are laying down a marker today that we are committed to tackling this challenge with the seriousness it deserves. Recognizing and combating climate change must be a global effort. This legislation prohibits the Trump administration from using any funds to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. I tell my friends in the House that I believe the overwhelming majority of Americans support that proposition, as do the citizens of the world. {time} 1530 We have been the leader of the free world.…”