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McCollum Statement on Reports President Trump Will Withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement

May 31, 2017

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement in response to reports that President Donald Trump will withdraw from the landmark, 195-signatory Paris Agreement on climate change:

"Climate change is the greatest environmental threat facing our planet and the next generation of humanity. We need collective action from political, economic, scientific, and faith leaders to confront climate change and prevent the devastating costs and consequences it will inflict on every nation and all mankind.

"Instead of constructive leadership and action, President Trump and the Republican Congress are willing to renounce the Paris Agreement, make the United States an environmental rogue nation, and condemn the next generation to the hell of an overheated planet.

"This is a historic moment. Every American who believes in science, environmental protection, and a sustainable future must stand up, speak out, and fight back against this dangerous White House. Together with the world community, responsible Americans must not allow President Trump to unilaterally threaten our planet."