May 31, 2017
ST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to reports today that President Donald Trump plans to pull the United States from the Paris Climate Accord.
“President Trump’s plan to abandon the Paris climate agreement is an affront to Minnesotan values, an embarrassing blow to U.S. leadership, and a grave threat to the future of our earth. Minnesota is on the cutting edge of clean energy development, and this decision would jeopardize the good-paying jobs this innovative industry creates in our state. While the Administration may turn its back on the fight against climate change, Minnesotans never will. DFLers across the state are more committed than ever to advancing policies that protect our planet, support clean energy, and preserve our state’s natural resources.”