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On the recordJuly 19, 2026
Like the climate crisis, the wildfire crisis is a shared crisis. It does not respect national boundaries, and our response cannot stop at our border.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Senator Markey emphasizes the need for a coordinated response to wildfires.

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