Paul Tonko

I say yes. Chairman Pallone says yes. Every Member on this side of the aisle says 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 our families, and the world that our…

We have science-based targets that we cannot afford to miss.

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.

This hearing is the start of our efforts to maintain U.S. leadership and to put us on the path to a low-carbon and more prosperous future.

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

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

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

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.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Chemical Facility Anti- Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act. This bipartisan bill is supported by the full committee and relevant subcommittee chairs and…

I respect and I share the gentleman's concern for the people of Alaska. I am talking about a bill that is drafted incorrectly. While it may be specific to Alaska, it is not specific to remote areas. So we can share compassion for the…

To Karen, from this side of the aisle, I wish her well, too. It was enjoyable working with her, and I look forward to working with the Members of the other side of the aisle in the 116th Congress on this issue and others. Mr. Speaker, we…

In closing, I echo my support for the Senate amendment to H.R. 1222, it is worthy of our support. We will continue to build on the research and education concerning birth defects, and, most importantly, we will enable individuals and…

In closing, I again encourage Members to support this legislation. As was indicated, it has taken a long 20 years to achieve this success. Hopefully, we can support this and provide, again, a great initiative on behalf of those who suffer…

I will continue working with my colleagues to improve coordination of Federal broadband programs so we can increase efficiency and eliminate duplicative or wasteful efforts. Finally, while I am grateful for the overall outcome of the…

I appreciate the effort that went into developing the proposal.

I agree with your assessment. We have been productive and very successful as a subcommittee.

Unfortunately, this administration's actions indicate that they do not share this belief.

I do think that the chair and Mr. Flores have done an admirable job and conducted a process in good faith.

We have seen it when the President continues to deny the threat of climate change.

Even the program's most ardent supporters would have to admit that the expected growth of these fuels has not come to fruition.

Absolutely. Coast-to-coast this is an issue. We know that where there are innovative concepts, where there is an embracing of an aggressive agenda like in California, like in New York, there are ways to advance green energy, clean energy…

As Mr. Garamendi presented that panel with Make It In America, it reminds me that, as you solve this crisis, as you speak to carbon pollution, you are going across so many policy areas: economic development, transportation, health, job…

Let me just address some of those that aren't as clearly connected. Mr. Garamendi talks about the need to address public health and to address that bending of the cost curve for healthcare. Well, wellness is an important part. If we can…

I thank Representative Garamendi for leading us in this Special Order that speaks to an urgency. More and more, people are beginning to recognize that it is within our responsibility to provide for the stewardship of our Earth, of the…