"There is no question that this issue presents a new urgency in our current administration."
"The Scientific Integrity Act introduced by Rep. Paul Tonko (NY), and co-sponsored by over 200 members of the House, is good government legislation."
"The Scientific Integrity Act, introduced by Representative Tonko and co-sponsored by over 200 Members of Congress, is good government legislation."
"Science has been the engine which has driven prosperity in this country since its founding."
"Unfortunately, as we have heard, that is not the case today at the Department of the Interior."
"We also acknowledge that any meaningful climate action will require significant federal investments; particularly in rural, deindustrialized, and environmental justice communities."
"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."
"Yesterday, I joined Chairman Pallone, Energy Subcommittee Chairman Rush, and other members of the committee to announce support for a 100 percent clean economy by no later than 2050."
"We cannot afford to wait until 2050 or even 2030 to act."
"Congress is looking to this Committee to take a leading role in developing the policies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions."
"We have committed to ensuring this process will be open to all ideas and thoughtful in its response."