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We have done it in south carolina, boeing bmw volvo all these companies come to my state because we want them to do well. >> all right. climate change. is that an economic issue. >> yes. >> you are the only republican. >> absolutely. >> talking climbed change. is that an economic issue? how or why? >> it's a national security issue. it's an economic issue. at the end of the day, the oceans are rising. i do believe that co 2 emissions are creating greenhouse gas effects that we do have oceans that are rising that is going to create economic displacement, particularly in africa. extreme climate ...

Brought up last night was climate change. you have been very outspoken about it. why is that such a contentious issue in the republican party because you would think that science would prove it or disprove this one. >> you know, i don't know but i have been to alaska. i have ton gon antarctica and greenland. i believe that co 2 emissions are creating a green house gas effect that traps heat. the difference between me and the democrats they have turned it into religion. it's a problem for me i like to have the lower carbon economy. solar power, wind power, count me on. one thing going to lower ...

Climate change. you have been very outspoken about it. why is that such a contentious issue in the republican party because you would think that science would prove it or disprove this one. >> you know, i don't know but i have been to alaska. i have ton gon antarctica and greenland. i believe that co 2 emissions are creating a green house gas effect that traps heat. the difference between me and the democrats they have turned it into religion. it's a problem for me i like to have the lower carbon economy. solar power, wind power, count me on. one thing going to lower carbon economy no longer i...

In terms of what was expected. it may be that they really didn't understand how water vapor reacts with co 2. >> it could be arguing in the ocean. that's the argument. all of the heat is collecting there. >> so the models haven't been accurate. so they don't have that fact going for them. and then you have this -- these just very powerful trends. the world basically loves fossil fuels. as much as subsidies have gone into wind and solar. >> it's cheap and efficient. >> it's cheap and efficient. we have this u.n. energy resolution providing not just cheaper fuel but even on their terms, cleaner....

Power than you can ever manning in imagine. if someone told me 35 years ago this would be totally solar i would say no way but things change. coal power plants are the largist contributes to co 2 emissions, last year reached 400 parts per million for the first time in human history. lawmakers need to understand the long term consequences of using dirty energy. >> we would like power to basic affordable -- but. >> our biggest challenge is convincing people that this is