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Paul Tonko: Don't talk to me about my bright future. I might not have a future if you don't act.

On the recordDecember 4, 2019
Don't talk to me about my bright future. I might not have a future if you don't act.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko emphasizes the urgency of action on climate change for future generations.

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