Barbara Lee: “Finally, let me just say our young people are watching. Our young…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 2023

Finally, let me just say our young people are watching. Our young people are relying on us to address this emergency in a way that is going to make sure that they have a planet to live on when they grow up. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1930 The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

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Barbara Lee

Democratic · California

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Sep 28, 2023

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