Jim McDermott actually said...

I don't know how anyone can suggest we could sit on our hands and watch this happen, because such inaction would be the worst kind of generational malfeasance.

Context

McDermott criticizes inaction on climate change as irresponsible for future generations.

03/11/2009

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