"We do a disservice to our most vulnerable communities when we don't provide these new sets of opportunities for them."
"You know, my own grandfather died in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria."
"The present trend of fossil fuel consumption will cause dramatic environmental effects before the year 2050."
"Victory would be achieved when, quote, 'average citizens,' quote/unquote, understand uncertainties in climate science."
"The environment should never be politicized."
"So it's around 6,000 predominantly Black and brown lives that are wiped out."
"Exxon's historic denial was immoral and greatly set back efforts to address climate change."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chair."
"The most likely manner in which mankind is influencing the global climate is through carbon dioxide released from the burning of fossil fuels."
"We do not have to choose between the environment and jobs."
"Ms. Gunasekara, you're here advocating--I mentioned--I heard you mention the CO2 Coalition a few times."