Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"The American people are behind you and counting on EPA to stand strong against the polluters."

"Young Republican voters under the age of 35 think that climate denial is, and these are the poll's words, not mine, ignorant, out of touch or crazy."

"I was down in Florida not too long ago touring the coasts, where climate change is really undeniable, sea level rise is something you measure with the equivalent of a yardstick."

"We as responsible Members of Congress should not be basing public policy on eccentric fringe views."