Minimum Wage Fairness Act - Motion to Proceed

Floor Speech

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I understand the time is controlled now by the Republicans. When Senator Hoeven arrives, I will yield the floor to him. But in the meantime, I thank Senator Nelson for his leadership in this area.

Let the record reflect that although Rhode Island may call itself the Ocean State, Florida has its fair share of coastline as well. The effects on Florida's coast are really very significant.

Because time is short and because I see Senator Hoeven has arrived and because Senator Nelson is a modest individual who would not want to brag on himself, let me say one thing and then I will come back later and discuss my Easter southern climate tour at greater length.

The Miami Herald is a very significant newspaper in Florida, and it attended and reacted to the Commerce Committee hearing Senator Nelson led in his home State. I want to read from two short sections that opened by saying:

For South Floridians, the topics of climate change and rising sea levels are no longer to be dismissed as tree-hugger mumbo-jumbo.

Pause next time you hear that parts of Miami Beach or the intersection of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard have flooded because of ..... high tides?

Let the light go off atop your head: It's science, stupid.

On Tuesday, Florida Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson brought illumination to Miami Beach--Ground Zero for our unique coastal battle with Mother Nature.

It concludes with these last few words:

South Florida owes Senator Nelson its thanks for shining a bright light on this issue. Everyone from local residents to elected officials should follow his lead, turning awareness of this major environmental issue into action. It is critical to saving our region.

If we don't, we'll soon have water--not sand--in our shoes.

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