Paul Tonko actually said...

"No, it is absolutely vital that the Congress and this country provide some bold national policies to get there and to tackle the challenges ahead."

"The time is short now to avoid the worst impacts and the escalating costs of the climate crisis."

"Will we have the clarity of mind and conscience to choose to address climate change with the urgency that scientists say is necessary? I say yes."

"We are facing the crisis of our generation. The climate crisis threatens all of our districts, all of our communities, as well as America's national security, our economic prosperity, the health of ou..."