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On the recordSeptember 10, 2015
When you have climate scientists and economists agreeing that action to address climate change is necessary and that the benefits outweigh the risks, then it is time for our country to stop dragging its feet and to move forward as a nation and a global leader.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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A call for urgent action on climate change based on scientific consensus.

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