I think every single American believes they have a right to clean air and clean water.

Will we confront climate change in time or will we let fossil fuel companies determine our fate? This is a fight we can't afford to lose, and that's what keeps me moving forward.

Political leaders will only undertake bold climate initiatives if they know the American people want it.

Americans have made it clear we want to build a more sustainable future. I am excited to harness that energy and see what we can create together.

I think every single American believes they have a right to clean air and clean water.

House Republican leaders voted more than 300 times to undermine environmental safeguards since 2011, but almost none of these measures became law because Americans pushed back.

Wind and solar power, energy efficient buildings, cars that go farther on a tank of gas, and other solutions can fight climate change. I know America can get on a more sustainable path - we just have to raise our voices and demand it.