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John Kerry: “It is clear to me that just as effective comprehensive carbon legislation in the United States is what we need to drive…”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
It is clear to me that just as effective comprehensive carbon legislation in the United States is what we need to drive our economic recovery, so too can a smart global agreement on climate change support global economic prosperity.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Kerry emphasizes the need for U.S. leadership in climate legislation for economic recovery.

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