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On the recordMarch 12, 2019
climate change is a national security issue that has implications for our military, for our installations, for our ranges, and, overall, the safety and security of the country.
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Elissa Slotkin
Democratic · Michigan

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Slotkin emphasizes the national security risks posed by climate change.

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