Paul Tonko actually said...

"The very real and urgent threat of climate change is not just the issue of the day, it is the issue of our time."

"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."

"We need to modernize and upgrade our infrastructure to ensure vital services like water, sewer, electricity, telecommunications, and transportation are more resilient."

"To my friends across the aisle, I implore you, now is the time to join us. We want to work together, but inaction is no longer an option."