>> we will hear from move on.org and senator lieberman from connecticut. 8b"washington journal"isggñ begg in about one hour. later this morning, another look at contract in iraq. the commission on wartime contract will be at 9:00, eastern. >> one author suggests that president obama is a victim of big business and wall street.

get the entire weekend schedule from a book-tv.org. >> the u.s. house wrapped up its work on wednesday. here is john boehner from yesterday. this is under 15 minutes. 220 economists say instead of spending more stimulus money, we need to get spending under control in washington to help create jobs and get our economy moving again these economists know that we don't need to spend money on ineffective government

programs like this senate stimulus that passed last night and the american people, i think, agree. the white house has said the president next year will get real serious about reducing the deficit. mr. president, actions speak louder than words. all year long, the president has post budget-busting legislation. the deficit is being piled up on the backs of our kids and grandkids. it includes $150 billion that was passed last night. i saw that nancy pelosi left town quickly yesterday, declaring she is already in campaign mode. tell that to millions of americans who are asking where the jobs are. right now, we have double-digit unemployment. we have red ink as far as the

eye can see, permanent bailout, and no long-term plan to put any of this behind us. as the policy and president obama continue to put political agendas in from the american people. they will raise costs on health care, raise taxes, cut medicare, and pile more debt on the backs of our kids and grandkids. that is why they are falling off to copenhagen so that they can promote their national energy tax that will ship millions of american jobs overseas. that is why they are importing dangerous terrorists into the united states without presenting a real plan for how to confront and defeat the terrorist threat. instead of worrying about defending the indefensible, democrats should be working with republicans on bipartisan solutions that will help get our

economy back on track and get the american people back to work. all year long, republicans have offered better solutions on the major proposals that have come before this congress. i am proud of my colleagues for standing on principle and promoting these better solutions and i really look forward to a very exciting 2010. i just got used to saying 2009, much less 2010. questions? that hair day. [laughter] >> you said that the speaker is already in campaign mode? i was there when she said last night. can we say that the republicans are in campaign mode, too?

you say they will have a national energy tax. archer campaigning, also? >> know, what we're trying to do is to fend freedom in america and put enough pressure on democrats to stand up against the liberal leadership of the house and to the right thing for the country. it was amazing last night on the floor of the house the number of arms that the speaker had to break in order to increase the deficit. when it came to the $150 billion senate stimulus, they were woefully short and continued to break more arms in order to get it passed. there are some very unhappy members in the democratic caucus who have had enough of the liberal policies, and of this congress. >> there has been talk about liberals going against the

leadership and the administration. is that some during the republicans will exploit? >> they do seem to be having a field day with each other, tearing each other apart. i have read all of these quotations than headlines -- and kentland and republicans will continue to stand on principle and we will continue to offer what we pay for better solutions to the problems that americans care about. if the democrats want to tear themselves apart, so be it. >> nancy pelosi said yesterday that president obama will send more troops to afghanistan. >> i think the president has made a responsible decision with regard to our plan to succeed in afghanistan. i will work to make sure that

our troops get everything they need in order to succeed. denying the taliban and al qaeda a safe haven in afghanistan from which to train, plan, and executed tax on americans here and abroad cannot be allowed to happen. we have to get these troops in there as quickly as possible and they need the resources in order to succeed and i will do everything i can to make sure they have what they need. >> does that mean you'll s from assurances from "white house regarding the planform -- does that mean you'll be asking for assurances from the white house regarding the plan for afghanistan? >> i have listened to his speech and secretary clinton and secretary gates, admiral mullen, and our commander in the field, general mcchrystal. i think they presented a

plausible plan for success in afghanistan i think there is enough flexibility with the so- called withdrawal date. it will be based on conditions on the ground. i am comfortable with a plan that has a reasonable chance of success. >> would you be comfortable with a supplemental that spends $40 billion and is not paid for ta? have you talk to anyone in the white house about implementing a strategy for getting legislation through? >> not being in the majority, i don't bring bills to the floor. i don't design and legislative strategy. no one has talked to me about it. i believe a supplemental spending bill bus supports our troops in the field is vital and i will be there to support it.

>> merry christmas. >> it never stops, does it? i thought you were on vacation or had a new job. [laughter] yes, sir. >> the major factor in the recession was irresponsible spending and lending for mortgages that people could not afford. then the bills came due. is raising the federal debt ceiling to $12.40 trillion the same thing in your mind? do you think that spending beyond one's means and the economic consequences will be similar? >> american families cannot spend more than what they bring

in for 36 of the last 40 years. no business in america can exist that spends more than it brings them for 36 of the last four years. certainly, our government can continue to exist if we continue to spend money that we don't have. this is irresponsible. there is to be a plan put in place that will bring our budget under control and in the green and we need to find a way to begin paying down the national debt. this is probably the most important thing you'll hear discussed in congress next year. how do we get our arms around us and begin to make real progress on making sure that our kids and grandkids are not stuck with all their bills. would you come over here and sit down? i would be happy to answer your question. [laughter]

>> the democrats are trying to deal with unresolved issues for the budget? >> i think 2010 will be a stormy year for the democrats in congress. >> will you support a supplemental bill if it included money that would move the detainee's from guantanamo to illinois? >>no. >> and the of ministration knows that? >> they do now. [laughter] >> the speaker last night talked about how next year will be all about selling what they did this year, marketing all the things they pass. >> i hope she does a great job of marketing all the things this past year. >> other than taking shots of the things the past, will republicans feel they have to, with their own agenda to contrast the democrats or is it about 20 of what is wrong. ? >> we have had better solutions we have pointed out all year. we will continue to be the party of better solutions.

when we have to stand up on principle and oppose our democrat colleagues, we will do so but we will also offer to the american people what we think is a better solution to the problems that are tempted to be fixed. >> what will you not support the supplemental with the guantanamo money? >> i will not support a bill that facilitate spreading guantanamo prisoners to the united states. there are reports that they could be asking for as much as half a trillion dollars to do this and it is pretty clear there will have to change law in order to allow those prisoners to come here. there are at least two pieces of legislation that will have to go through congress before the prisoners can come here. i would not want to bet when

those legislations will pass. >> last question -- >> and mary christmas, happy new year, by. >> from the u.n. climate change summit in copenhagen this nicolas sarkozy says progress in climate talks is being held back by china. he spoke to reporters briefly after an unscheduled meeting this morning with president barack obama and other world leaders in the last attempt to craft a climate deal. "we expect to hear from president barack obama shortly and other world leaders are speaking. we're recording those speeches and one of those later in our program, in particular the president'." other world leaders including the german chancellor angela merkel spoke.

this runs about 45 minutes. >> here in copenhagen, more than 100 heads of state and government have gathered. more than 100 ministers of the environment and representatives of non-governmental organizations, many young people who together with us are very much switching for a solution, wondering whether we will be able to come up with a solution of the future issue, preserving our environment and find an answer to the changes brought by climate change. will we be able to do that? not at sometime in the future

but in the next 24 hours? that exactly is the period of time we have at our disposal, until the end of this conference. i am aware of the fact that all of the world, there is a lot of good will. i am also aware of the fact that many are somewhat disappointed at each other and over each other's position. this is why we absolutely have to do during this time that remains during this conference is to consistently instead that police work to bring about a solution. when we go home and have to explain to our people what we have not been able to do something, this will be good for those who do not want to do anything against climate change. it will be a terrible signal for all those who are expecting something from us for our world in the 21st century and to want to give a good future to this planet. there is a broad consensus that we ought to follow.

scientists tell us that global warming must not exceed 2 degrees celsius. this means that the missions have to be halced until 200050. it should be related to levels of 1990. this is what each and everyone agrees on. in my capacity of as chancellor, as a representative of a traditionally industrialized country, i say to you that of course our contribution as an industrialized country has to be brought first and foremost to the table and the european union has clearly defined its contribution. we have said we are willing to at least reduce a 30% of the missions and we are ready for a mid term target and so 2020, to

reduce 20% related to 1990. if other countries actually follow suit and make comparable efforts, we will go up to 30%. this is the offer we put on the table. this is an offer to which many other industrialized countries have subscribed to. i do hope that many of you here in this room will also be willing to put a little bit more on the table so that we get to where scientists tell us where we need to be, namely be on the path towards at least 25% in 2020, half of the 50% and we have already achieved that in 2020 and are on thetññ right pah and will be able to do that if we work together. we also know the industrialized countries in and of themselves cannot shoulder this responsibility alone but they

have to live up to their responsibilities. those countries that suffered most under the impact of climate change, the poorest countries, the small island states, the african countries and many others we know of, they have not been able to benefit from industrialization and have not been able to lift their standard of living to our level, they, quite rightly, expect us to help them in technology transfers and they also and expect us to give them financial support. this is why we very, very quickly have to start with $10 billion over the next few years up to $100 billion in 2020 and we have to make this a consistent effort over many years so that the poorest countries in the world can give

their contribution. germany is ready to that. germany is ready to participate. the european union is ready to participate. i noticed today that the united states of america has made an important step forward to a long-term commitment. this is so that the poorest countries can rely on this as well. if our reduction are the ones to which we commit and make them binding in financing, we are ready and willing to make it binding commitment, then i think we will be able to help the emerging countries and they will shoulder their responsibilities and show themselves willing to bring this commitment into a binding legal framework. we need to be able to compare what we do. we have a common responsibility

that is differentiated with countries like japan and india and other emerging countries. they have no signal to is that they are willing to give a contribution. it is important that all this leads to a common legal framework that we enter into binding commitments. this is why, ladies and gentleman, reduction and the question of commitments of the merging companies in a different way, in a different form, not yet reductions but more enhanced energy efficiency, and that all this leads to a package together with which we can face the world public opinion to more with confidence. we will not be able to work all the little details, legal details, but we will have put down a framework for a new legal framework for a new agreement to

be agreed on later. i think we have that necessary strength and the necessary will to do that. if everyone does a little bit more than we can do this. germany and the european union are ready to do that, to go that little step further under the provisoçó that 25% related to 10 by the industrialized countries is being seen an acknowledged by all of us and we all of us have to stand together because there can be no doubt that this climate change agreement is a global agreement because climate change can only be tackled globally. çówe need to help each other but we also need to stand ready to change our way of living, our lifestyle. this is why technology is so important and real energy is so important. this is why we need to come to a common understanding that we

live and one and the same planet per the property of one is the poverty of another. it will become the party of another after a period of time. we need to act together and therefore, my urgent plea is that germany and the european union are ready and willing to open their arms and to be open- minded in this negotiated process and to bring this negotiating process forward. we contributed a lot to bring us where we are and climate change. we are many ways the main cause of it. going it alone, will not be a way out to combat it. this is the task for all of us. we need to show the world what we can do together as we did in the economic and financial crisis. please, let us all work together over the next 24 hours so that tomorrow, at this point in time, we will be able to meet again in this hall and show that we have

understood the message. life cannot go on as it was. the world needs to change. in this spirit, let us all work together fruitfully. [applause] thank you very much. >> i am from the islamic republic of iran. mahmoud ahmadinejad, you have the floor. >> in the name of god, please -- peace and blessings be on our profit muhammad and his pure household.

mr. chairman, hon. heads of state and government, a gentleman -- i think the almighty god for granting me the opportunity to attend this important meeting. i also have the pleasure of expressing my sincere thanks to the government and people of denmark for this responsibility and for making excellent arrangements to host this event. the tremendous efforts of the secretary towards the success of the meeting deserves our utmost appreciation. friends and colleagues, the climate and the air and resources belong to our nations as a blessing of almighty god and equilibrium and cycle is the engine of dynamism in human life. any disturbance of the balance

because of the gate of the implications and the entire cuban community. -- the entire cuban community. and -- the entire human community. this will leave daughter, the consequences on our planet. allow me to draw your attention to the following facts. greenhouse gases have increased 35% in the past decade resulting in the 2 degrees celsius rise in the average temperature for a climactic conditions have been subject to changes in food in most parts of the world. destructive typhoons, floods, drought, food crises continue to threaten various regions. change in ecosystems that are seriously in system the lifestyle of most animals and plants species, millions of people lost their lives every year as a result of the

illnesses and there has been a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from skin and respiratory diseases. if greenhouse gases increase at the current pace, very soon the concentration will exceed as much as two times the concentration in the three free industrial era. so having a 30% reduction, there'll be an increase of 50% increase in greenhouse emissions posing serious challenges in our lives. excellencies, by listening to these facts and similar ones, you might come up with many questions and other facts but the main question is, what is the reason? the answer is, the increasing use of fossil fuels and massive

and distrust of intervention in the functions of the nations. however, there is a more serious question, what is the factor responsible for the growing demand for a fossil fuel and -- in the functioning. i want to answer this question at two levels for the first level which is based on the general outlook -- is the phenomenon of climate change merely regarded as an environmental problem or an issue having cultural, the april, and economic dimensions? dear colleagues, social and cultural development, at least in the past two centuries, indicate materialistic factors dominating people's minds.

capitalism can only survive through caused an increase in the consumption of goods and widespread intervention and the work of the nation. the rebels or race continues to provoke an assumption to increase the wealth and influence of the large enterprises. development plans are based on consumerism and in some parts of the world, consumerism has become a social value. on the campaigns to increase production for more consumption and encouraging consumption for more production have emerged as an endless cycle of devastation, affecting the lives of a large

number of people in the world. you have saved the serious problems they have caused in the midst of the global economic crisis by printing 30,000 billions of worthless dollars as on real wealth. based on materialistic outlook, maximum pleasures and individualistic contrasts have turned into a strategic and unchangeable goal. increased consumption and continuing efforts to monopolize world and the indigenous markets to prevent self-reliance and the tendency to try and control on the production of new technology are the product in manifestation of such an outlook. there is an insatiable hunger and it seeks more profit by

provoking our race and complecos leading to a mounting demand. they are the product of an outlook on the premises of capitalist and liberal economy that needs to use lower-priced fuel and to destroy the nation's. the political level -- the ambition to gain access and control energy resources in the world has always been the root cause of war and measures international conflict. energy has always been regarded as a major political and security issues. for about a century, oil has constituted the basic and

strategic components of the u.s. security foreign policy. the same role that energy has played for the previous empires. during this period, oil-rich regions of the world. we have changed the theaters of war and military adventurism that led to foreign domination under energy resources. the united states, having 5% of the world's population, consumes 5% of the oil and energy, more than 80% and 40% of water resources of the world. almost 40% of the total motor vehicles of the world are moving in this country.

by occupying and controlling oil and other countries, the country's oil budget is almost equivalent to its military budget target it has an active president involved in active conflicts in the world for the so-called developed nations with 20% of the total world population consume 85% of world energy resources and therefore they played a large part in environmental solutions. what will happen if other nations follow the same policies and behaviors. ? american leaders and their friends emphasize continued increase of fossil fuel production while the resort to various methods to hinder development of new technologies

intended to promote the use of renewable and clean energy. at the same time, these countries to refrain from accepting international obligations and by making this situation, to not bring these energies under control part of climate conditions are the outcome of a system of thinking based on egoistic and megalomaniacs prevailing in some countries that seek to secure their maximum interest by maintaining their control on the wealth and resources of other nations. dear friends, is impossible to imagine that the present situation can potentially lead to the severance of human life from but they supply will

continue. the question is, what is the solution? i mentioned earlier that the only solution is a return to humanitarian and divine values. god almighty has granted dignity and glory to humankind. he has shown to humans affection and love. got invited human beings to believe in his ondeness ñiand ws them to dedicate their lives to justice. our god never want to see the world being tyrannized by injustice. he wants us to respect others rights pretty wants them to read equally the benefits of progress and development. and stand together in the moments of sorrow and joy perry got almighty once justice as a

criteria in relationships with other human beings and wants to be the model, never seeking superiority over the people. we must be grateful that we have been endowed with all these blessings. if human societies follow values and beliefs, we will be able to contain environmental degradation and our party will have a chance to remake itself and provide a more sustainable condition for life. we must be grateful that we have been endowed with all these blessings. we must utilize our pastures, forests, walkers, in a way to make sure of their sustainability. we must avoid things that lead to the and a violation of our resources on the land and in the seat. .

in this way, we would be able to create a better environment for the world. to do so, we propose that a working group be formed with volunteers from different countries from dedicated and knowledgeable thinkers who will conduct a study on the criteria for the happen is that welfare of human communities based on a divine and humanitarian world view of the teaching of the messenger of god. improved criteria can lead to a balanced consumption and a just distribution of resources in the world. we can create a prosperous society where justice prevails and consumption over comes on

fair competition for supremacy. the new economic system based on justice and human dignity must be defined and a consumption model must be presented based on human, real needs. a model must be based on our real need. industrialized or the so-called developed nations must accept their international obligations. while measures must be undertaken to work out clear and effective mechanisms to impose economic punishments against defiant countries or defiant

economic agencies. it is said that over $250 billion was spent for military action in afghanistan and 100,000 billion dollars in the direct or. iraq war. is it possible to develop afghanistan by spending $50 billion? is it possible to spend $200 billion to develop new technologies and appropriately use fossil fuels to reduce pollutants to the level of the pre-industrial era? greenhouse emissions cause massive loss of lives in the world each year and a number of

victims is 1000 times more than the victims of terrorist attacks. can we not realize the goal of the convention by spending only half of the military budget of the united states? don't you think it would be better to spend part of the militaryçó budget of one country to reduce pollutants and promote public welfare? all countries must gain access to new technologies, to diversify their energy sources and be able to use clean and renewable energy such as wind, solar, geothermal, and nuclear energy use.

ies with low prices that could be accessible for all countries in order to secure. in order to secure the needed budget for the fulfillment of the long-term objectives of the convention, countries should commit themselves in a special fund established for this purpose. in proportion to their past role in pollution. it should be beyond the control of the countries that had a large part in the pollution. we also propose that a general disarmament can result of a sharp reduction in the cost of production and maintenance of nuclear arsenals which can be used for development of new technologies and policy alleviations. we also propose that in the 2011 peak designated as the gear

change in the consumption models and reduction of pollution in the world. excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, article 50 of the constitution of the constitution of iran looks at the protection of the environment as a divine protection. nóñthe government hasñi taken te following measures. reduction in energy consumption in industries and products and quotas for consumption and the elimination of fuel subsidies in a scheduled timetable. using cng and lgn gas fuels and providing access to natural gas

for 90% of populations in cities and villages a wider scale study is underway on the use of clean energy such as wind and solar energy as well as planning for using nuclear fuel to generate 20,000 megawatts of electricity. the islamic people -- the islamic republic of iran stands ready to foster cooperation while supporting protocols. it is ready to foster cooperation unilaterally in the organizatioautom,ization of indl resources. we are ready to develop bilateral cooperation and share the results of reserves and

experiences on the use of clean energy with other countries. in this relationship, we propose to the establishment a bank or center to be transferred to china or any member country under the auspices of the convention. i hope that these -- this historical meeting will make historic agreements and respond to the needs and requirements of the international community. hopefully, this building will provide the right response to the requirements of the international community. let me express my heartfelt appreciation to the lovers of nature and human lives and to all those who express their

sentiments through their auspicious gatherings and play a real role in raising public awareness of the disastrous outcome of global warming. i pray to the almighty for ever increasing success in serving humanity and divined values, justice, and in the protection of the environment under the leadership. i thank you very much, all, for your kind attention. [applause] >>luis lula de silva, you have

the floor. >> mr. chairman, ladies and gentleman, heads of government and state, first of all, a word of acknowledgment by to the government of denmark for the very warm hospitality we have received during this meeting. climate change is one of the most serious problems that humanity faces. to control global warming is fundamental to protect the environment, to allow economic growth, and to overcome the unacceptable social exclusion the human development report from the u.n. has warned us that in the year 2007, the climate change could step backwards in

history and we cannot allow that to happen. such a step to a backward situation. the control of global warming depends on a collective endeavor. we have to implement urgently and fully the commitment of a framework convention of united nations on climate change the effects of climate change we can already feel them mainly among the poor countries. we need concrete action and fair actions that will be supported by financial means and technological means. they should reflect the share of each country in the last.

this goal should be updated in such a way that we can follow the advancement of scientific knowledge. the ambition to reduce 50% of global emissions greenhouse gas emissions into thousand 50 and compare with 1990 will help us to ensure to reach this objective. this ambition will be empty and meaningless if there is no clear-cut commitment for the short and midterm. here in copenhagen, there is no room for conformism. countries should assume more ambitious targets of reducing emissions that will be new

historical levels. the reduction should be 25%-40% in 2020 and not compared to 1990. if we compare to the truly ambitious, we should seek the threshold of 40%. i would like to speak very clearly and frankly to all of you. this conference is not a game. where you can hide cards in your sleeves for i. if we wait that our partners are placing their bets, it will be too late. we will all be losers. my dear friends, the preservation of the kyoto protocol is absolutely necessary so that the international regimes can be rigorous. it cannot be replaced by tools that are less demanding.

the developed countries should ticket -- >> the brazilian president from yesterday. watch all of that online at c- span.org. president obama has finished up his remarks to the group this morning. this runs about 10 minutes. >> it is an honor for me to join this distinguished group of leaders from nations around the world. we come here in copenhagen because climate change poses a grave and growing danger to our people. all of you would not be here on loss you, like me, were convinced that this danger is real. this is not fiction. it is science. unchecked, climate change will pose unacceptable risks to our security, our economies, and our planet.

this much we know. the question then before us is no longer the nature of the challenge, the question is our capacity to meet it. while the reality of climate change is not in doubt, i have to be honest, as the world watches us today, i think our ability to take collective action is in doubt right now. it hangs in the balance. i believe we can act boldly and decisively in the face of a common threat. that is why i come here today, not to talk, but to act. [applause] now, as the world's largest

economy and as the world's second largest emitter, america out bears our responsibility to address climate change. we intend to meet that responsibility. that is why we renewed our leadership within the international climate change negotiations. that is why we work with other nations to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. that is why we have taken bold action at home by making historic investments in renewable energy by putting our people to work, increasing efficiency in our homes and buildings, by pursuing a comprehensive legislation to transform to a clean energy, me. these mitigation actions are ambitious and we are taking them not simply to meet global responsibilities. we are convinced, as some of you

may be convinced, that changing the way we produce and use energy is essential to america's economic future, that it will create billions of new jobs, power new industries, keep up competitiveness. and spark new innovation. we are convinced, for our own self-interest, that the way we use energy, changing it to a more efficient fashion, is essential to our national security because it helps to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. it helps us deal with some of the dangers posed by climate change. i want this session to understand that america will continue on this course of action, to mitigate our emissions and move toward a clean energy,. no matter what happens, in copenhagen, we think it is good

for us as well as good for the world. but we also believe that we will all be stronger, all be safer, all the more secure if we act together. that is why it is in our mutual interest to achieve a global accord in which we agree to certain steps and to hold each other and accountable to certain commitments. after months of talk, after two weeks of negotiations, after innumerable side meetings, bilateral meetings, endless hours of discussion among negotiators, i believe that the pieces of that accord should now be clear. first, all major economies must put forward the size of national actions that will reduce their emissions and begin to turn the

corner on climate change. i am pleased that many of us have already done so. almost all the major economies have put forward legitimate targets, significant targets, ambitious targets. and i am confident that america will fulfill the commitments we have made, cutting air missions in the range of 17% by 2020 and more than 80% son by two dozen 51 with final legislation. second, we must have a mechanism to review whether we are keeping our commitments and exchange this information in a transparent manner. these measures need not be intrusive or infringe upon sovereign state. ñicy. they must ensure that we are living up to our obligations. without such accountability, and

the agreements would be empty words on page. i do not know how you have an international agreement where we are all not sharing information and ensuring we are meeting our commitments. that does not make sense. it would be a hollow victory. number three, we must a financing that helps developing countries to adapt, particularly the least developed and most vulnerable countries to climate change. america will be a part of a fast start funding that will cramp up to $10 billion by 2012. yesterday, my secretary of state hillary clinton made clear that we will engage in a global effort to mobilize $100 billion in financing by 2020 if and only

if it is part of a broader accord that i have just described. mitigation, transparency, financing. it is a clear formula, one that embraces the principle of common but differentiated responses and respective capabilities. it adds up to a significant accord, one that texas farther than we have ever gone before -- one that takes us farther than we have ever gone as an international community. this plenary session, we're running short on time. at this point, the question is whether we will move forward together or split apart. whether we prefer posturing to action. i am sure that many consider this an imperfect from work that

i just described. no country will get everything it wants. there are those developing countries that want aid with no strings attached and no obligations with respect to transparency. they think the most advanced nation should pay a higher price. i understand that. there's are those advanced nations that think developing countries either cannot absorb the assistance or will not be held accountable effectively and that the world's fastest growing in matters should bear a greater share of the burden. we know the full lines because we have been imprisoned by imprisonedfor years. these international discussions have taken place now for almost two decades. we have very little to show for

it other than an increase, acceleration, of the climate change phenomena. the time for talk is over. this is the bottom line. we can embrace this accord, take a substantial step forward, continue to refine it and build upon its foundation. we can do that and everyone in this room will be part of a historic endeavor, one that makes life better for our children and our grandchildren or we can choose to delay. , falling back into the same divisions that have stood in the with action for years. we will be back having the same stale arguments, month after month, year after year, perhaps a decade after decade, oil while

the danger of climate change gross until it is irreversible. ladies and gentleman, there is no time to waste. america has made our choice grade we have charted our course. we have made our commitments. we will do what we say. now i believe it is the time for the nation's and the people of the world to come together behind a common purpose. we are ready to get this done today. there has to be movement on all sides to recognize that it is better for us to act than to talk. it is better for us toñi choose action over inaction, the future over the past, and with courage and faith, i believe we can meet our responsibilities to our people and the future of our planet. thank you very much. [applause]