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On the recordJanuary 30, 2023
Democrats understand that our country cannot continue to invest in sources of energy that exacerbate environmental injustices, pollute our communities, and rely on marks dominated by foreign dictators.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes the need for clean energy investments to combat environmental injustices.

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