12/12/2011
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"we need the President and other leaders to prioritize climate change and raise awareness about the inevitable effects."
"We've got to work through the fears that addressing climate change will hurt American competitiveness."
"I also believe that properly constructed markets, such as a cap-and-trade system, can be a powerful tool to lower emissions in an efficient manner."
"if we don't act, the overall costs and risks of climate change will be equivalent to losing at least 5 percent of global GDP each year, now and forever."