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On the recordJuly 30, 2013
I think, first of all, of course, the President has stated and I have stated and thousands and thousands of scientists have stated that it would be imprudent not to start addressing the greenhouse gas emission issue.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus emphasizes the importance of addressing greenhouse gas emissions as stated by the President and scientists.

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