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On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
We can't just talk about the climate crisis like it's any other issue. We have to tell the story of how we got here and how we can get out. We have to give people a clear sense of what winning looks like.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Emphasizing the importance of addressing the climate crisis and setting clear goals for progress.

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