Al Gore: “This is really an outrageous assault on an American institution that goes back to the very beginning of our country.”

Lowering these standards now, when so many families are already struggling with rising transportation costs, will only make things harder for them.

Horrified and appalled

We laughed together, fought like hell together for what we wanted our country to be. Prayed together. Thought for a season we had won together, but, well, you know that part of the story. The stakes are high. The pressures are great.

I think it's crucial. They are the largest global warming polluter in the world, we are second to them. And obviously, cooperation between our two countries is essential.