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On the recordMay 15, 2024
My final comment, just imagine the human suffering we could've alleviated spending five to six trillion dollars trying to alleviate that, rather than hold back the tides which we're not--we won't be able to do.
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Ron Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson emphasizes the potential human suffering alleviated by spending on climate issues.

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