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On the recordMarch 4, 2013
Utilities want Congress to act and I want Congress to act, but if Congress doesn't act, the President must do everything he can.
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the need for Congressional action on climate change and the President's role if Congress fails.

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