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Ro Khanna

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Ro Khanna is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 17th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Khanna has focused on issues such as technology, economic justice, and transparency in government. He has been an advocate for progressive policies, including tax reform aimed at wealth inequality and increased accountability for corporations.

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Oct 27, 2021

Am I disappointed on things that are out? Yes, but if you look at what is in which is an investment in the education and health of this country, I still it`s making progress.

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Oct 27, 2021

I am disappointed that you are not even willing to say that something is a mistake.

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Oct 27, 2021

Just say stop, you know. Just speak plainly. Say stop the advertising against electric vehicles. Stop the advertising against methane.

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Oct 27, 2021

I assume you would agree with that Exxon conclusion, yes?

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Oct 27, 2021

If you would tell him to stop, it would be really helpful...

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Oct 27, 2021

You are funding these groups, and they are really having an impact.

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Oct 27, 2021

Are any of you today prepared to make any statement saying we are going to take accountability on something so important and stop funding groups that are actively engaged in any form of climate disinformation?

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Oct 27, 2021

I assume you would acknowledge that Mr. Raymond's statement was a mistake and the company regrets it, correct?

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Oct 27, 2021

Today, the CEOs of the largest oil companies in the world have a choice. You can either come clean, admit your misrepresentations and ongoing inconsistencies and stop supporting climate disinformation, or you can sit there in front of the…

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Oct 27, 2021

Do you believe that the science says that companies should go down every year?

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Oct 26, 2021

So, here`s my challenge for the Democrats. They overpromised and are now going to seriously underdeliver.

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Oct 26, 2021

We elected President Biden through a democratic process, through a nomination process. He`s the only one who beat Donald Trump.

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Oct 26, 2021

I don`t understand the problem they have with raising taxes on billionaires or the wealthy.

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Oct 26, 2021

Let`s get behind this president. Let`s get something done.

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Oct 19, 2021

The president looked us in the eyes and said you can’t have me go to Glasgow empty-handed. That will damage the United States’ leadership. That will damage our progress on climate. I need a deal. I need to show that American democracy is…

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Oct 7, 2021

When you have three people in this country having more wealth than the bottom 50 percent, something is wrong.

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Oct 7, 2021

I’d love to invite Senator McConnell, Senator Barrasso to my district, the heart of Silicon Valley. We produce $11 trillion of wealth. Let me tell you, no one is going to accuse Silicon Valley of being socialist.

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Oct 7, 2021

I think it’s offensive to say that giving basic education and health care is somehow going to disincentivize the working class.

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Oct 7, 2021

Tax my district, Silicon Valley. They made a tremendous amount of wealth. Tax it, so that everyone can have a fair shot at the American dream.

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Oct 7, 2021

Senator Manchin could be reasoned with. At least he has a proposal out, unlike Senator Sinema.

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Oct 7, 2021

This isn’t entitlement. I mean, giving people education and health care, so they can compete in a 21st century economy, it’s not just fair. It’s pro growth, it’s pro-opportunity, it’s actually the smartest investment we can make in the…

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Oct 6, 2021

So when President Trump says we won the Arizona forensic audit yesterday at a level that you wouldn't believe and said of President Biden he didn't win Arizona, he lost in Arizona based on the forensic audit, that is false.

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Oct 6, 2021

So far, Cyber Ninjas has refused to provide any meaningful documents to this committee.

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Oct 6, 2021

Do you think all of this conspiracy theory is healthy for our democracy?

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