Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2019
It is up to us to put aside partisan disagreements and act as quickly as this body can possibly act.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

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Casten calls for bipartisan action to address the climate crisis urgently.

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