Political Quotes

On the recordApril 26, 2023
The things I can control or the things that the United States can control are its emissions.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the U.S. responsibility in controlling emissions.

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