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On the recordJune 13, 2019
Mr. Chair, the best and the brightest among us--our military, our business leaders, our scientists--all agree that climate change is real and is a serious threat. We are already experiencing its harmful effects which will continue if we do not act alongside our multilateral partners. If we want to prepare our country to better mitigate and manage climate change, then I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Palmer). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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