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On the recordNovember 13, 2019
Our job in Congress is to manage the magnitude of the environmental challenge before us and to lead our people.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Kaptur emphasizes Congress's role in addressing climate change and environmental challenges.

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