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Velazquez on Trump Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement

June 1, 2017

Velázquez on Trump Decision to Withdraw from Paris Agreement

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding reports that President Trump has decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord:

"President Trump's decision is immoral and places our entire planet's future in jeopardy. The United States cannot afford to abdicate our leadership role in tackling the challenge of climate change and a withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord would do exactly that.

"For the sake of our planet, our children and future generations, I urge the Administration to reconsider and will pursue every available legislative remedy to stop our nation's exit from this landmark agreement."

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