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Al Gore: “We must act now because if we don't, the economic costs, including the cost of our security here at home, will be much…”

On the recordMay 18, 2009
We must act now because if we don't, the economic costs, including the cost of our security here at home, will be much greater.
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Al Gore
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes urgency in addressing climate change to avoid higher economic and security costs.

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