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On the recordOctober 24, 2023
if you could transition the world away from fossil fuels, Americans would instantly be safer.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse emphasizes the safety benefits of moving away from fossil fuels.

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