This week, world leaders convened at the annual international climate conference, and among the attendees were conservative U.S. leaders representing Utah’s priorities. In the past, Republicans have avoided these summits, as if we would ever be invited to them! Notwithstanding, Utah’s Representative John Curtis has led an effort to bring Republicans to the table. The main reason? To keep us off the menu.

Republican presence at this meeting gave conservatives a platform to keep America from being punished and instead highlighted how America’s principles and focus on innovation will leave our world more prosperous and efficient than ever before. Historically, climate negotiations have been a rite reserved for the liberal elite, often resulting in unilateral concessions from the U.S. without reciprocal commitments from major polluters such as China and Russia. With Republican engagement, we can ensure the opposite, holding high polluting foreign nations accountable for their emissions.

It’s imperative that conservatives recognize such global meetings will take place with or without our Republicans at the table. Hence, I commend Rep. John Curtis and his colleagues for their proactive engagement, as it underscores the importance of conservative representation in shaping international policies that impact us all.

Scott Wilbur

Logan

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