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On the recordOctober 24, 2023
The idea that if you make a mess, you should be responsible for cleaning it up is not something that's hard to understand.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
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Ocasio-Cortez emphasizes accountability for oil companies regarding environmental cleanup.

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