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On the recordDecember 18, 2023
Madam President, let me again thank Senator Carper for his leadership on these issues. We are joined by Senator Markey. If we would have passed Senator Markey's bill in the Senate that passed the House, we would not be in this position today. He has been a leader on climate issues for several decades now and has really been the champion on raising the consciousness that we all have responsibilities for this one globe. I yield the floor.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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