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On the recordNovember 13, 2019
In my mind, there is no greater threat facing our world today and our actions, and our inaction or inaction, will have consequences for generations to come.
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Kim Schrier
Democratic · Washington

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Schrier emphasizes the urgent threat of climate change.

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