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Ben Cardin: “If the United States were to act alone, and no other country in the world were to take action, I personally believe it…”

On the recordJuly 6, 2009
If the United States were to act alone, and no other country in the world were to take action, I personally believe it would be good for our economy, it would create more jobs here in America and keep jobs here in America.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the economic benefits of U.S. action on climate change, regardless of global participation.

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