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Paul Tonko: “By working to address the climate crisis we have the opportunity, I believe, to usher in a new era of economic growth…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2021
By working to address the climate crisis we have the opportunity, I believe, to usher in a new era of economic growth, job creation, and prosperity for all Americans.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Tonko emphasizes the economic benefits of addressing climate change.

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