Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 14, 2020
what is scientifically necessary is so far beyond what is politically possible. And that is a path to suicide.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

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Casten highlights the gap between scientific needs and political action on climate change.

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