Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and the underlying bill. I am proud to help these communities recover and families rebuild their lives after the devastating effects of extreme weather. But this bill is also a reminder of the cost of ignoring climate change. As the planet continues to warm because of manmade causes, more and more communities are at risk of extreme weather. In my home State of Nevada, Lake Mead is 50 percent as large as it was in the year 2000. As the water level continues to fall, water prices will continue to rise for families across southern Nevada. According to the GAO, climate change has already cost taxpayers over $350 billion over the past decade. We must take concrete steps to curb climate change. The costs--both human and financial--are already too high. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the rule and the underlying bill.”