On the recordJune 8, 2021
My feeling is that we have to be big, we have to be bold. We have to respond to what the American people voted for last year. And if the Republicans say, no climate, then I say no deal.
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transcripts.cnn.comEd Markey: “My feeling is that we have to be big, we have to be bold. We have to respond to what the American people voted for last…”
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Ed Markey emphasizes the need for bold action in response to the American people's vote, particularly regarding climate issues.
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