Political Quotes

On the recordApril 9, 2013
I just refuse to close my eyes to the impacts of carbon pollution if we burn those fossil fuels and don't capture the carbon.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush emphasizes the importance of addressing carbon pollution from fossil fuels.

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