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On the recordJune 2, 2008
this bill is important for our country and for our future. I am proud to be a cosponsor. I urge my colleagues not only to vote to bring up this bill, but let's work out the amendments and let's pass it so that America can regain its leadership in the world on fighting the rising problems of greenhouse gases. I yield the floor.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Advocating for a bill addressing greenhouse gas emissions.

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