We are running out of time, we must have a planetary solution to a planetary crisis.

Even though it's important for all of us to change our light bulbs and the vehicles we drive, it's much more important to change our laws and policies. I drive a hybrid and we've changed our light bulbs and windows and installed solar panels and geothermal ground source heat pumps and most everything else. But putting the burden on individuals to solve this global crisis is ultimately not going to be the most effective way to solve it.

We must quickly mobilize our civilization with the urgency and resolve that has previously been seen only when nations mobilized for war. These prior struggles for survival were won when leaders found words at the 11th hour that released a mighty surge of courage, hope and readiness to sacrifice for a protracted and mortal challenge.

We sometimes emphasize the danger in a crisis without focusing on the opportunities that are there.

As important as it is to change the light bulbs, its more important to change the laws

I want to extend condolences to the families of those who died in the service of the United Nations.

I don't have the illusion that there's any position or role in the world with as much potential for bringing about change as that of president of the United States.