John Kerry

On the climate question, Kerry said, “This is life and death. This may be the single most immediate security threat that we face.” But he made it clear that, despite these crises, he still finds reason to be optimistic. Kerry told the crowd that “the first thing” he did after he left office was to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. “The energy out there, the numbers of people out there—it’s astounding.” The challenge now, he said in closing, is to get those same marchers to be just as energetic in making a difference. “And believe me,” he said, “if we do that, [who can] bar the door on the possibilities?” He added: “Have at it.”