Context
"Democrats believe it would be a grave mistake for the United States to wait for another nation to lead the world in combating the global climate emergency. In fact, we must move first in launching a green industrial revolution, because that is the key to getting others to follow; and because it is in our own national interest to do so. Just as America’s greatest generation led the effort to defeat the Axis Powers during World War II, so must our generation now lead a World War II-type national mobilization to save civilization from catastrophic consequences. We must think beyond Paris. In the first 100 days of the next administration, the President will convene a summit of the world’s best engineers, climate scientists, climate experts, policy experts, activists and indigenous communities to chart a course toward the healthy future we all want for our families and communities." (YouTube.)
Russell Greene and David Braun spoke before the meeting of the full Platform Committee of the Democratic Party in Orlando, Florida, on July 9th. The document approved by the full Platform Committee immediately after they spoke will be presented for ratification at the Democratic National Convention in July. (Source.)
Event
Part of the meeting of the full Platform Committee of the Democratic Party in Orlando, Florida, on July 8 and July 9, 2016.