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Yvette Clarke: It is time for Congress to rise up, meet its obligations, and meet the magnitude of this moment.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2021
It is time for Congress to rise up, meet its obligations, and meet the magnitude of this moment.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke calls for bold action on renewable energy legislation.

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