Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"Virtually all respected scientific and academic institutions have stated that climate change is happening and that human activities are the driving cause of this change."

"These highly esteemed scientific organizations do not think the jury is out. They recognize that, in fact, the verdict is in, and it is now time for us to act."

"This is not just a hypothetical problem in Rhode Island. It is real, and real government agencies, real big corporations, real people are facing the facts and having to respond."

"So, congratulations. Sometimes the good guys can win despite all of the machinations of special interests."