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Post by bot on Jun 4, 2017 18:50:13 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement:
"The announcement of President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement is a striking abdication of American leadership in the world. It is a dangerous surrender of American strength in foreign affairs, one that empowers other nations and weakens our influence abroad. Already, China and the European Union have said they will step up to take the place of American leadership on climate change. In addition, a number of U.S. states and local communities have individually affirmed their commitment to Paris climate goals and emissions reduction targets.
“The Paris agreement has been endorsed by many U.S. companies as well, including energy giants like Chevron and ExxonMobil. As the energy sector continues to innovate and create jobs in clean energy, a withdrawal would hamper efforts to ensure that American workers can secure those jobs and lead that effort. I strongly urge the President to reconsider this misguided decision."
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