“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Raúl Grijalva

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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.

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Mar 2, 2009

I and Chairman Rahall will be reintroducing the Flame Act one more time.

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Mar 2, 2009

Today our Subcommittee will be conducting an oversight hearing to explore the role of federal lands in combating climate change.

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Mar 2, 2009

We share President Obama's optimism that the recovery plan currently being implemented will get people back to work.

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Mar 2, 2009

I appreciate your indulgence, and I am looking forward to your comments.

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Mar 2, 2009

We have a world-class tourist industry which has flourished because of our natural beauty, but the impact of climate change on winter snowfalls, agriculture, and our public lands poses a major threat to the economic vitality of my state.

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Mar 2, 2009

public lands be managed for their irreplaceable contribution to biodiversity and ecosystem services

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Mar 2, 2009

Let me indicate that I anticipate that we will be called to a 3:30 vote.

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Mar 2, 2009

I feel strongly that while our public lands are threatened by climate change, they are also critical in finding solutions to combat climate change.

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Mar 2, 2009

The impacts of climate change on our federal lands are staggering.

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Mar 2, 2009

The impact of climate change on our Federal lands is staggering.

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Mar 2, 2009

global warming is already affecting species and natural resources across the country.

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Mar 2, 2009

Climate change not only threatens the world-class resources of our public lands but also the millions of Americans who depend on and enjoy our Federal lands.

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