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On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
The United States Congress is fast becoming a laughingstock in its denial of this problem.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of Congress for ignoring climate change issues.

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