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On the recordMarch 11, 2009
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.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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

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