Roy Cooper actually said...

"I would encourage the Congress to give states more flexibility to use this recovery funding as we rebuild smarter and stronger."

"A move to a clean energy economy brings with it significant jobs. It brings a significant economic boost."

"There is overwhelming scientific consensus that [human-induced climate change] is occurring."

"But just like many places in our country and across the globe, we are beginning to feel the harsh effects of climate change on our communities and on our economy."