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On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
Climate change is a matter of social justice. Communities of color and tribes are disproportionately impacted by climate change, and will continue to struggle unless we take action.
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Raúl Grijalva
Democratic · Arizona

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Grijalva emphasizes the social justice aspect of climate change affecting marginalized communities.

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