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On the recordJuly 17, 2013
I think on behalf of the American people we should absolutely talk about the economic impacts of these policies and have an honest discussion about that.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter emphasizes the need for discussion on economic impacts of climate policies.

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