Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"This is a significant issue. Two factors drive it. One is global commerce, and the other is a changing climate."

"I appreciate the effort that NRDC has put into this for many years."

"There is sort of a laggard's benefit. As a matter of public policy, and as a matter of simple justice, and as a matter of constituent service, I am interested in what thoughts you may have on what way..."

"Fundamentally, what we are about here is to make sure that people cannot externalize internal costs of pollution and harm to others."