"Military readiness will suffer if our service members cannot safely get to or from base or conduct training exercises."
"climate change also fosters global political instability."
"That is why I introduced the Climate Solutions Act."
"My legislation is similar. It sets goals, and then it directs the EPA and the Department of Energy to take us there."
"We know that two hurricanes struck Puerto Rico, Maria and Irma, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands."
"It remains clear that we have a unique and necessary opportunity to empower local communities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands."
"Congress must urgently address climate change because climate change is not a future threat."
"The need for bold action is now."
"To properly address climate change, we will need a whole-of-government approach and all hands on deck."
"We must ensure that these investments are made with the long-term impacts of climate change in mind."
"Caring for veterans is a top priority of this subcommittee and today we are here to ensure that Blue Water veterans receive the benefits and care that they are entitled to under the law."
"Our Vietnam era veterans waited for too long for the VA and for Congress to provide the critical disability and health benefits that are due to them as a result of Agent Orange exposure."