Paul Tonko actually said...

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

"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..."

"The devastating effects of unchecked climate change--do not know partisan or political boundaries. They affect all of us."

"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."