Paul Tonko

I have listed, I would ask, without objection, to include those in the unanimous consent.

We require that citation.

We do have a number of documents that have been requested to be entered into the record.

It has been a lot of information exchanged, and it is a start of a great session addressing climate change and economic recovery and environmental justice.

We need rural, deindustrialized, and communities that have historically relied on fossil fuels to know they have a big role to play.

This is also why many of us are excited that, in its first days, the Biden administration has started to build the foundation for the kind of bold climate action America requires and needs now.

We have already begun to see those future generations pass unfavorable judgment on current elected leaders for doing so little, so slowly.

We began the 116th Congress with a hearing called 'Time for Action.'

I look forward to our witnesses' perspectives on the Biden administration's climate Executive orders.

Our approach must keep America's energy-intensive industries operating here in the United States, employing American workers.

Congress cannot turn away from its responsibility any longer. We must act.

I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on how and where Congress must step in, including how legislation like the CLEAN Future Act can advance our climate goals.

At its core, President Biden's Build Back Better agenda is about making Federal investments and implementing pollution-reducing standards.

To have a thriving scientific enterprise in agencies, we need to have scientific integrity.

We need to trust that that information is based on the best available science, and has not been cherry-picked or manipulated.

The importance of scientific integrity is paramount. People need to trust the information that is provided by the Federal Government.

Oceans are unmistakably critically important in the fight against climate change.

I share your sentiments totally. We thank you for your participation and cooperation on the other side of the aisle.

Regrettably, California's current energy crisis was predictable, and it was avoidable.

We have to prioritize energy security and affordability for consumers, as Mr. Shimkus said, and use experience and science as our guide for our energy policy.

These are the same communities that have endured disproportionate exposure to air and water pollution for far too long.

It has never been more obvious that our collective climate response, future economic prosperity, and commitment to building a more just and equitable society are intertwined.

Drinking water standards are essential for us to make certain that we are protecting people from contaminants and that those most susceptible to the impacts of contaminants will not have to undergo those impacts.

But Hoosick Falls near my congressional district is just one of too many communities across our country that have learned the hard way that our drinking water law is not working.

Americans should be able to turn on the tap in any community across our country with confidence that the water coming out is safe and the water is healthy.