We need to consider these predictions, but we also need to consider the consequences of failing to act.
I am committed to passing meaningful, balanced climate change legislation.
We can see the consequences in sustained drought and more frequent wildfires.
We can see the consequences in forests near my hometown of Helena, destroyed by pine beetles that thrive in warmer temperatures.
Our State has a lot to gain and a lot to potentially lose from this transition if it is not properly structured.
But the status quo is trouble because the Clean Air Act is going to have to be implemented.
Senator Baucus will see to that, that it will be WTO-compliant.
Status quo is killing us, and let's make this jump because if we do it, it is going to be the best thing.
I want to thank Senator Carper for helping to negotiate, and Senator Udall helping to negotiate that package.
Montana's wind energy potential ranges from good to excellent to superb, but it lacks some of the transmission infrastructure required to ca...
I might say, Madam Chairman, that we are here, and the interest we Montanans have is pretty deep, especially as we transition to a clean ene...