"I appreciate the fact that Exxon is so open about its position on issues like climate change. Making its stance clear gives people a good starting point for any discussions about how Exxon's perspective meshes with their own. I know that Exxon has publicly stated that there is a broad scientific and policy consensus that action must be taken to further quantify and assess the risks of climate change. I'm also aware that Exxon is taking action by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its operations, helping consumers reduce their emissions, supporting research that leads to technology breakthroughs and participating in constructive dialogue on policy options."