Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 5, 2019
Do you agree that the United States could face huge costs as a result if we fail to act right now?
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez questions the potential economic costs of inaction on climate change.

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