"We need serious investments to mitigate and adapt to climate change. But it will cost us more in the long-term if we do not act now, financially and existentially."
"Mitigating and adapting to climate change is the issue of our time. It is an existential problem, one that we have waited much too long to take seriously."
"Climate change is an international problem that requires international solutions."
"A rose is a rose by any other name. You still have a billboard intrusive in a scenic view right across a cemetery in one of the most pristine, beautiful areas of New York City."
"Put this one in the first three, according to me."
"I am about to pull my vote if they do not do something about this."
"The U.S. pullout has basically created a vacuum of leadership that has allowed for both the Russians and the Syrians to have an upper hand in that region."
"All roads lead to Ms. Velazquez's district. And I am not wrong."
"Thank you, Madam Chair Velazquez and Ranking Member Chabot for convening this markup session."
"I want to particularly thank the Chairwoman for helping move this piece of legislation."
"I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Balderson of Ohio for working with me on this bipartisan legislation."