Political Quotes

On the recordJune 18, 2012
We can't simply stick our heads in the sand and hope these problems go away.
Said by
Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Stresses the need for proactive solutions to climate change rather than inaction.

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