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Steve Cohen: “First, I believe the New Green Deal is aspirational, and I think it's important that it puts attention on the dangers to…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
First, I believe the New Green Deal is aspirational, and I think it's important that it puts attention on the dangers to our planet at this time and the urgency of our actions.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the importance of the New Green Deal in addressing climate change urgency.

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