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On the recordMarch 25, 2014
I applaud this priority considering the accelerating impacts of climate change.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy supports the President's commitment to a $1 billion Climate Resilience Fund.

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