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Rashida Tlaib: “The priority should not be profit. Just as we heard earlier today, the priority should be reducing impact to…”

On the recordAugust 24, 2022
The priority should not be profit. Just as we heard earlier today, the priority should be reducing impact to environmental justice communities immediately and building a foundation to reach our climate targets through equitable solutions.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib emphasizes prioritizing environmental justice over profit to address climate impacts.

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