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Barbara Boxer: We cannot afford to be too late and tarry away in needless and senseless discussions and undermine our ability to act.

On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
We cannot afford to be too late and tarry away in needless and senseless discussions and undermine our ability to act.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing the urgency to act against pollution and climate change.

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