highlighting environmental benefits, just like the president did in his state of the union address. >> when we rescued our automakers for example, we worked with them to set higher fuel efficiency standards for our cars. and in the coming months i will build on that success by setting new standards for our trucks so we can keep driving down oil imports and what we pay at the pump. >> reporter: with secretary of state kerry's comments this week that compared climate change to weapons of mass destruction today's event reinforce, the administration's commitment to dealing with with climate change. but presidential events and announcements like ones today are really bothering republicans on capitol hill because lately they don't feel like they have a say in new federal initiatives. >> his phone is to be used to work with us and his pen is to be used to sign into law legislation that we pass or amend this is totally wrong. the american people know it,