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On the recordApril 8, 2019
Planning for climate change is not some frivolous waste of time, a waste of money. It is essential to our troops and to their wellbeing, and the national security of this country.
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Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska

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Hagel emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change for national security.

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