Obama Says Newtown Tragedy Highlights Need To Tackle Climate Change

Obama: Sandy Hook Shooting Reminds Us of Big Struggles, Such as Climate Change (Examiner)

President Obama may have a gun control agenda in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings, but it’s not distracting him entirely from his other policy ambitions, such as climate change negotiations.

Obama thanked the Diplomatic Corps for the support offered by their home nations after the Sandy Hook shooting, before rallying the ambassadors to unite against other struggles, such as climate change.

“[W]hen you think about the last few days, you’re reminded that there’s a fundamental human response that transcends cultures and transcends borders,” Obama said last night.  “And that’s what is represented in this room,” he added recalling the foreign policy efforts of his first term.

“At the same time, we’re mindful that we’ve got so much more work to do together,” the president continued, noting ongoing threats from terrorists, among other issues. “And all of us have to be concerned about a changing climate that could have a profound impact on every single country here.”