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On the recordSeptember 28, 2015
Just last week, Pope Francis called on us in Congress to be courageous in protecting our environment and protecting the most vulnerable among us.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

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Gillibrand emphasizes the need for courage in environmental protection, referencing Pope Francis.

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