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John Yarmuth: “The cost of doing nothing greatly exceeds the cost of doing something.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2019
The cost of doing nothing greatly exceeds the cost of doing something.
Said by
John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Emphasizes the importance of proactive investment in climate change and pension plans.

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