"President Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement is unjustified and dangerously shortsighted."
"It abdicates U.S. leadership on global climate action--an issue where America has always been a leader."
"I believe the Trump administration's retreat puts the health and safety of our communities at great risk."
"No other country can do that other than the United States."
"I am just concerned that EPA has taken the environmental cop off the beat and will go on polluting without fear of repercussions."
"Thank you there, Mr. Chair and welcome to our witnesses."
"Hon. Paul Tonko, a Representative in Congress from the State of New York, opening statement."
"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."
"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."
"The very real and urgent threat of climate change is not just the issue of the day, it is the issue of our time."
"We need to modernize and upgrade our infrastructure to ensure vital services like water, sewer, electricity, telecommunications, and transportation are more resilient."
"The devastating effects of unchecked climate change--do not know partisan or political boundaries. They affect all of us."