On the recordJune 15, 2009
What do we do in the longer range? For example, if we pass climate change legislation today, that is not going to help us deal with this crisis situation; but we hope it will help us in the long run.
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DeGette discusses the limitations of immediate climate legislation in addressing current crises.
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