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Lamar Smith: The President's pledge creates an international agreement that binds the United States for decades to come, but lacks…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
The President's pledge creates an international agreement that binds the United States for decades to come, but lacks constitutional legitimacy.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith argues that the climate agreement is unconstitutional and binding.

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