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On the recordJune 14, 2022
climate change poses a threat to our ranchers, our foresters, and the production of our food, of our fuel, of our fiber.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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David Scott emphasizes the significant threat of climate change to agriculture and essential resources.

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