“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
We have to find a balance, Mr. Jenkins. But we have to be proactive because some of the things that are lurking out there are potential carcinogens.
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Betty McCollum
Democratic · Minnesota
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Emphasizes the need for proactive measures against potential health risks from mining.

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