"I mean, you know, when was asylum right now that it--like, wants to be vilified?"
"People are fleeing. They are not simply coming because they want a better car. They are fleeing for their lives and for their children's lives."
"As climate change continues to make extreme weather events worse, our critical infrastructure will be at risk of failing."
"Climate change is here. It's happening. The scientific evidence is there, and it is a threat to our security."
"The world is getting warmer, and that's a fact."
"I think there--apparently there is a common thread from our colleagues on the other side of the aisle. Climate change is causing a lot of these disasters to be magnified."
"If we do not start taking steps to address this issue, it will soon be too late."
"Despite controlling the House for the past 8 years, Republicans in Congress did nothing to address, what scientists agree, will be the devastating effects of climate change."
"Well, I would like to thank the gentleman. It is duly noted. I respect your concern in that area, and we will continue to try to work toward our goal, which is to keep the country safe."
"I would like to thank the witnesses for their testimony today. It has been invaluable."
"Let me be clear: Climate change is here, it is happening, and the scientific evidence is there, and it is a threat to our security."