Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

They shouldn't both stop negotiations in Congress and then tell you that you shouldn't act until Congress has taken this up.

Whitehouse emphasizes the need for action despite Congressional inaction.

04/07/2014

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It is textbook science, it is not a theory in that sense. It is fully established and virtually unchallenged.

I would urge you to not mimic the ostrich that puts its head in the sand and look to the facts around you.

I think that the theory that the executive branch can't act or decide or respond to reality until Congress has directed it to is a mistake.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me just begin by saying again how much I appreciate your leadership on this issue.