He warns that inaction would lead to lower salaries, higher unemployment,lower profits and an increased number of people without insurance.

VOA: standard.2009.10.17

He says if those with the least pollution start doing the most, rich nations will not have an excuse for inaction.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

"I'm an optimist, and I think if you're a pessimist that's just an excuse for inaction."

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

President Obama warned the price of inaction is high.

VOA: standard.2009.07.28