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" I am a true believer that we have to change the way we generate and consume energy in the United States. "
Tom Steyer
United
I Am
Energy
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" I think Donald knows climate change is a serious threat - but he only cares about protecting his luxury coastal properties, not the rest of America. Observing his actions as they relate to his business interests offers the best insight into the man behind the bluster. "
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" Trump manipulates the fearful by promising that he will use his fraudulent deal-making prowess to protect and take care of his supporters. "
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" We need to ask elected officials supporting Keystone XL whether they're willing to put their constituents and our environment at risk so that foreign oil tycoons get a better return on their tar sands investments. Keystone XL backers will keep trying to sell us a sucker's deal; it's up to us to say no. "
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" America can't stop talking about Donald Trump. Even if we want to look away, we just can't. "
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" Tragically, no industry has done more to block crucial action to address climate change than the oil industry. "
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" I think that Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi obviously are incredibly sympathetic to the DACA people. And so am I, of course. "
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" Trump's one consistent position is that he will stop at nothing to protect his properties and his profits. "
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" I'm willing to do just about anything to try and contribute to getting us back on a growth path that is just and good for America. "
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" As a Californian, I feel lucky to live in what is truly the Golden State - a place of sunshine, agricultural bounty, natural beauty, technological innovation, and boundless optimism. "
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" On climate and clean energy, government sets the international framework, and the private sector uses that framework to do what it does best: innovate, create, and drive global progress. "
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Best
" I founded NextGen Climate with a clear mission in mind: to act politically to prevent climate disaster and preserve American prosperity. "
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" The fact of the matter is, people care about their own human interests: the people they love, their families, and their communities. "
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" We believe the way social change occurs in the United States, over the last 200 years, is the democratic process. "
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" To say Donald Trump would be a disaster for our country, our democracy, and our future would be doing a grave disservice to the word 'disaster.' "
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" Republican politicians often evoke the Bible when it suits their purposes. But they disregard some of its most important teachings when formulating policy. This includes the story of Noah's Ark. "
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" We agree that Citizens United is a very bad decision. We don't believe outspending your opponent is the way to go, since we don't believe we will ever be outspending our opponents! "
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" Violence never solves problems. It may cover them up temporarily because of the fear it is intended to inspire, but it is part of a cycle, not the end of a cycle. "
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" Americans can take on huge projects. But they need to understand why they should take on a huge project. "
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" Clarity of vision is the key to achieving your objectives. "
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" Republicans like to accuse Democrats of trying to 'pick winners and losers.' They say we should run government 'like a business' and let 'the market' decide important matters. When it comes to the declining fortunes of dirty fuels like coal, however, they quickly they abandon these principles. "
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" For years, TransCanada has been selling the Keystone XL pipeline to Americans with all of the enthusiasm of a used car salesman - and using all of the same tricks. However, one myth is more egregious than all the rest: this pipeline will enhance America's energy independence. "
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