Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, there is no denying it, climate change is real, and Congress has a moral obligation to act. The communities that I represent in Washington State are already experiencing the impacts. Coastal Tribes are in the process of trying to move to higher ground. Changing ocean chemistry is impacting our marine life and the industries that depend on it. The Department of Defense has called it a threat multiplier that makes our world less safe. And, today, Congress will take an important, tangible step toward addressing climate change by passing the Climate Action Now Act, a bill that reaffirms America's commitment to the Paris climate agreement and directs the administration to develop a comprehensive plan to meet the significant emission reductions that we as a Nation, and nearly every Nation in the world, committed to back in 2015. We know that making progress is not only about protecting our environment, but also about protecting our economic interests and our national security. The American people are not just demanding action, but leadership, to counter the impacts of climate change. This legislation is an important first step toward meeting our long- term carbon emission goals, and I am proud to cosponsor it and vote in favor of it. ____________________”