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Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on President Trump Withdrawing from Paris Climate Accord

November 6, 2019

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump notified the United Nations that the U.S. will be withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord next year:

"Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord and denying the existence of climate change, as the President has done, fails to address one of the most urgent threats we face as a nation. The effects of climate change are evident all around us in Michigan, including record high lake levels in the Great Lakes, harmful algal blooms and the spread of invasive species like Asian carp. Not only do we have a moral responsibility for future generations to recognize that climate change is real and requires urgent action, it is also in our economic interest, as the Great Lakes support millions of good-paying jobs in the tourism, boating and fishing industries. The Great Lakes are not immune to the effects of climate change and, if we fail to act now, they could be forever altered.

"We must do more, not less, to combat climate change. That's why I have introduced legislation to expand tax credits for electric vehicles. Putting more electric vehicles on the road will reduce carbon emissions and support investment in American-made manufacturing. This legislation is a win-win when it comes to protecting our planet and growing our economy."