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On the recordMay 10, 2023
It's a little strange to see people lecturing about the evils of carbon emissions on planes, and then flying their own jets.
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Critiques hypocrisy of politicians who advocate for climate action while using private jets.

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