State of Iowa Archives: on Environment
Andy McGuire:
Put teeth into our water quality regulations
We can't afford to wait any longer to address our state's water quality issues. I believe that access to clean water is a basic right that every Iowan deserves. Our state is currently in the middle of a devastating water quality crisis.
When Iowa communities continue to fail tests that measure contaminants such as nitrates and lead in our water that can cause infertility in women and high blood pressure in men we all need to be concerned. According to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources, there are 750 bodies of water with more than 1,000 impairments. I believe that we can do better.
As Governor, I will make the Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) a mandatory goal, rather than voluntary, along with other strategies to
work toward managing Phosphorus and Nitrate run-off from fields into our waterways. We must put teeth into our regulations while at the same time recognizing that our farming practices need to address our environmental concerns.
Source: 2018 Iowa Governor campaign website McGuireForGovernor.com
Mar 21, 2018
Cathy Glasson:
Force corporate polluters to clean up their mess
With over 750 polluted waterways in our state, we can't afford to wait any longer. We're endangering our environment for generations to come. That's why our movement is standing up to the factory farms and corporate polluters to demand that they clean
up the mess they made. It's time for a Governor who is committed to putting our planet, our soil and our water before corporate profits. It's time to get serious about protecting our environment. I'll force the corporate polluters to clean it up.
Source: 2018 Iowa gubernatorial candidate website CathyGlasson.com
May 2, 2018
Chris Christie:
Ethanol in gasoline is the law; and that's just the minimum
"Don't mess with the RFS," Gov. Terry Branstad [R-IA] said, offering a not-so-subtle warning as he kicked off a daylong agriculture summit that featured a string of likely Republican presidential candidates. The RFS [the Renewable Fuel Standard,
which requires corn-based ethanol] is a major issue that White House hopefuls are forced to address whenever they visit the No. 1 corn-producing state.
But it's a less popular policy for small government conservatives, who decry the mandate as federal overreach in the private sector.Other contenders offered entirely opposite positions. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, for example, said he "absolutely"
supports the RFS. "That's what the law requires. So let's make sure we comply with the law. That should be the minimum," he said, drawing applause from the crowd.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Christopher Reed:
Eminent Domain is government legally stealing from citizens
Q: What is your position on eminent domain?A: Eminent Domain is the governments way of legally stealing from citizens. They should not have the right, in the Land of the Free, to take what is not theirs just because they think it may be used to
generate more tax revenue by some large corporate outfit from somewhere else. Personal property rights must be protected. Home is where we feel safe and should never feel threatened while at home.
Source: The Iowa Brigade, email questionnaire
Apr 2, 2008
Deidre DeJear:
Move forward on climate change & environmental justice
DeJear on Clean Water / Environmental Justice: Iowa has always been a place of fruitful soil and fields of opportunity. With the very pressing threat of climate change affecting our world, Iowa must move forward as a leader with an environmental justice
plan that centers on protecting our rural communities, communities of color, our children and the sick. Protecting our waterways while creating good paying renewable energy jobs will enhance our lives and further strengthen our economy.
Source: Ballotpedia Q&A survey on Iowa Secretary of State race
Sep 22, 2022
Doug Butzier:
Clean air and water are in the public domain
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "No 'rights' to clean air and water"?
A: I believe that the air and water are in the public domain and if you degrade it in some way, such as pumping toxic gasses into the air, then there ought to be recourse for the public to be compensated.
Source: E-mail interview: 2014 Iowa Senate race with OnTheIssues.org
Sep 17, 2014
Eddie Mauro:
Works on Purify Project: water sanitation in Tanzania
Mauro plans to return to Tanzania, where he works with local planners, engineers and contractors to build water purification systems at schools. Mauro has worked with The Purify Project for several years, helping to install 40 water sanitation
systems. "Since I was a kid, I've been interested in helping people," he said, noting his early involvement with Catholic charities.In Africa the crisis affects people not just during a major weather event, but everyday.
Source: Iowa Starting Line e-zine on 2020 Iowa Senate race
Jul 19, 2019
Fred Hubbell:
Protect water, air and topsoil resources
As Iowans, we take great pride in our land and natural resources--from our fertile soil to our rivers, lakes and trails. They not only drive our economy, but boost our quality of life. By investing in renewable energy, preserving our topsoil,
and bringing together all Iowans to address growing water and air quality concerns, we can ensure that the Iowa we all love is safe and protected for future generations.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website, FredHubbell.com
Jun 26, 2018
George Pataki:
Opposed to RFS: no ethanol mandate in gasoline
The Republicans' stances differed little except on the Renewable Fuel Standard, a federal mandate that outlines how much ethanol and biodiesel must be blended annually into the country's fuel supply. Most said they understand
and accept the need for the mandate, at least until it can be phased out. Santorum and Huckabee in particular passionately defended it. But Pataki expressed vocal opposition to the RFS, as did Cruz, whose answers were met with applause.
Source: Des Moines Register coverage of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
George W. Bush:
Set standards based on science; and fine violators
Q: Do you think tougher laws are needed to protect our environment? A: I think we ought to have high standards set by agencies that rely upon science, not by what may feel good or what sound good. And I think it's
important to give people time to say we're going to conform to standards and if they don't, I think we ought to fine them.
Source: GOP Debate in Johnston, Iowa
Jan 16, 2000
Jack Hatch:
Supports open-space preservation and more environmental regs
Hatch indicated he supports the following principles regarding environmental issues:- Expand the bottle deposit law to include all beverage containers.
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Q: Do you support state funding for open space preservation??
A: Yes. - Q: Should state environmental regulations be stricter than federal law??
A: Yes.
Source: 2002 Iowa Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 2002
Jake Porter:
Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Fight EPA regulatory over-reach"?
A: Strongly support
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Iowa Governor candidate
May 18, 2018
Jeb Bush:
Let the market decide on RFS' ethanol in gasoline
In his first 2016 visit to Iowa, Jeb Bush sought to delicately explain his desire to see the RFS [Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires corn-based ethanol] disappear over time. "The market's ultimately going to have to decide this," he told the
audience at the agriculture summit which took place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.Bush acknowledged that the mandate, which passed in 2007, has helped lower dependence on foreign oil and boost corn-heavy economies. "But as we move forward over the
long haul, there should be certainty for people to invest," he argued, saying ethanol will no longer need help from the government. "So at some point we'll see a reduction of the RFS need, because ethanol will be such a valuable part of the
energy feedstock for our country." He declined, however, to suggest when exactly that may happen.
Bush's frank statements on the RFS indicated that he plans on sticking with his positions, no matter how unpopular they may be to certain audiences.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Marco Battaglia:
Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Fight EPA regulatory over-reach"?
A: I support the fight against EPA over-reach.
Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Iowa Governor candidate
May 13, 2018
John McCain:
Preserve and help our National Parks
Q: Do you think tougher laws are needed to protect our environment?
A: Theodore Roosevelt was my hero and is to this day.
He was responsible for the National Parks system, the crown jewels of America. They are $6 billion underfunded, they're under enormous strain.
Source: GOP Debate in Johnston, Iowa
Jan 16, 2000
Joni Ernst:
No more Agenda 21: no United Nations eminent domain
Agenda 21, a community planning provision in a decades-old UN treaty, has become an object of conspiracy theories on the right. At a January GOP forum, Ernst warned that Agenda 21 could force Iowa farmers off their land, dictate what cities Iowans must
live in, and control how Iowa citizens travel from place to place: "The United Nations has imposed this upon us, and as a US senator, I would say, 'No more. No more Agenda 21.' Community planning--to the effect that it is implementing eminent domain and
taking away property rights away from individuals--I don't agree with that. And especially in a place such as Iowa. We don't want to see things like eminent domain come into play," Ernst said in response to a question. "Agenda 21 is taking away our
individual liberties, our freedoms as US citizens. So I would adamantly oppose Agenda 21."When asked last week about her previous remarks, Ernst had changed her tune, saying, "we have a great legislature here, and I think that we will protect Iowans."
Source: Yahoo.com News on 2014 Iowa Senate race
Aug 13, 2014
Joni Ernst:
Supported rollback of Clean Water Act
Q: Tighten or loosen environmental regulations?Joni Ernst: Loosen. Supported Trump rollback of rule expanding Clean Water Act. Voted against funding for acquiring land conservation sites.
Theresa Greenfield: Tighten. Wants to "strengthen our environmental laws that are under attack from the corporate special interests."
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Iowa Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Kim Reynolds:
Scale back Waters of US rule
The 2015 WOTUS rule released during the Obama administration was a massive federal land grab, creating confusing and uncertainty for regulators, farmers, ranchers and others who depend on their ability to work the land.
As the administration considers the rewrite of WOTUS, we would encourage them to take the 'Scalia approach' and significantly scale back the amount of federal overreach seen in the first rule.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial website governor.iowa.gov
Sep 1, 2017
Kim Reynolds:
Increase funding for water quality and conservation
Iowans voted to establish the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust. We need to increase the amount of money that will be allocated for water quality and conservation. Under my bill, almost 58% of the Trust Fund, an estimated $100 million, will
go toward water-quality efforts every year, representing an almost 31% increase in current funding. We will also commit $52 million for other conservation and outdoor recreation efforts, representing an increase of 14.6% of current funding.
Source: 2020 Iowa State of the State address
Jan 14, 2020
Kimberly Graham:
Incentivize farmers with clean water initiatives
- Incentives for Sustainable Agriculture
- Incentives to decrease soil erosion
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Incentives to help farmers with clean water initiatives
- Enforce Anti Trust Legislation
- Farm Equipment Repair Rights
Source: 2020 Iowa Senate campaign website, KimberlyForIowa.com
Jan 12, 2020
Mike Huckabee:
Ethanol mandate is a matter of national security
[On the RFS, the Renewable Fuel Standard which requires corn-based ethanol] Mike Huckabee argued that the ethanol mandate was a matter of national security: "America need to do three things to be free: feed itself, fuel itself, fight for itself," the
former Arkansas governor said, adding that relying on foreign governments for energy leads to a weakened United States.Huckabee, who won the Iowa caucuses in 2008, hit back at criticism that politicians like him simply support the
RFS for political reasons: "The decisions are made not just frankly for what's best for Iowa--that's not the rationale. You can't make a decision and say, 'It's good for Iowa.
Gee, they're the caucus state, we better suck up to them.' We better make decisions that are good for every consumer," he said.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Nate Boulton:
Funding water trust fund improves safety & tourism
Nate will work with the legislature to fully fund the land and water trust fund that Iowans approved by an overwhelming majority at the ballot box in 2011.
Funding the trust would create a sustainable funding source to begin cleaning up Iowa's waterways through buffer zones and other conservation practices.
These efforts would not only lead to safer drinking water, but increase wildlife habitat and expand natural resource tourism in our state.
Increasing recreational opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking can be a major part of expanding tourism and promoting a better quality of life for Iowans.
Source: 2018 Iowa gubernatorial campaign website BoultonForIowa.com
Jul 17, 2017
Pat Murphy:
Enforce current federal environmental standards
Pat understands the connection Iowa's environment has to its economy. In Congress, he'll work to enforce current federal environmental standards and regulations protecting air and water quality, and responsible economic development that measures all
costs involved, including public health and global warming considerations. Pat is opposed to the Keystone XL project because it won't create long-term jobs and endangers our largest aquifer, and he supports a moratorium on sand fracking in Northeast Iowa
Source: 2014 Iowa House campaign website, PatMurphyForIowa.com
Oct 10, 2014
Patty Judge:
Address serious water quality problem in Iowa & nationally
Patty supports taking action to address the serious water quality problem that Iowa and other states face. On a state level, she supports funding the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, which was created by a
2010 constitutional amendment in Iowa. On the national level, Patty believes we need to ensure that water quality initiatives are given the proper funding and attention--especially in the upcoming Farm bill.
Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website PattyJudgeForIowa.com
Aug 8, 2016
Pete Buttigieg:
Fight climate change and prepare for flood and fire
We have to fight climate change with such urgency. We have seen it in historic floods in my community. I had to activate our emergency operation center for a once-in-a- millennium flood. Then two years later had to do the same thing.
This is no longer in the future. We have got to act, yes, to adapt, to make sure communities are more resilient, to make sure our economy is ready for the consequences that are going to happen one way or the other.
Source: 7th Democrat primary debate, on eve of Iowa caucus
Jan 14, 2020
Rich Leopold:
Let's Go Outside: stewardship of Iowa's land, air, and water
Iowa has beautiful landscapes, lakes, rivers and streams. We should keep it that way! For two decades, Rich Leopold worked as a conservationist--the great outdoors was his "office." And when not at work, he's often found with his family out on the
water, hiking in the woods or on the prairie, or exploring Iowa on his motorcycle. When he gets up every day, he would prefer to be outside.Widely recognized as Iowa's leader on conservation, Rich Leopold was asked to come to the capital city, to
lead of one of the most important agencies in state government. From 2007-2010, he directed the Department of Natural Resources. He led more than 1,100 people--and consistently balanced his $200 million budget--as a steward not only of Iowa's land,
air, and water, but of taxpayer dollars.
To Rich, "Let's Go Outside" means many things: outside the ineffective political system, outside the current angry rhetoric, outside in the literal sense of enjoying our outdoors.
Source: 2018 Iowa Gubernatorial campaign website RichLeopold.com
Mar 15, 2017
Rich Leopold:
Listen to rural voters while promoting clean water
With a theme of "Let's Go Outside," the former Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director who served under former governor Chet Culver is promising a "non-traditional" campaign which will focus on listening to rural voters while promoting clean water
among other initiatives.Leopold said, "I am a biologist by trade, but I've never run for elected office before," Leopold said. "I am not the typical 'anointed one' or senator. Now I am running for governor."
However, Leopold did cite extensive government management experience. "I was director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources four years," he said. "I have led a lot of government agencies, so
I am the 'insider-outsider' kind of guy." Leopold is now Polk County's Conservation Board Director. Leopold told reporters that Independents and "Teddy Roosevelt-type Republicans" will find his candidacy attractive.
Source: Marshalltown Times Republican on 2018 Iowa governor race
Jan 8, 2017
Rick Perry:
Ethanol waiver in Texas but not in Iowa: let states decide
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry defended his decision to request a waiver that would exempt Texas from the federal mandate for the RFS [the Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires corn-based ethanol]. If individual states want to require that ethanol
be used in gasoline, that's fine, he said, but not the federal government: "I philosophically don't agree that Washington, D.C. needs to be making these decisions that affect our agriculture industry," Perry said.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Rick Santorum:
Ethanol mandate brings jobs & energy independence
The RFS [the Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires corn-based ethanol] is a major issue that White House hopefuls are forced to address whenever they visit Iowa, the No. 1 corn-producing state.
Rick Santorum, who won the Iowa caucuses in 2012, ticked off what he called a "laundry list" of benefits, including more energy independence and more jobs for farmers. "It is very important for rural Americans," said the former senator from Pennsylvania.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Rick Santorum:
Taking manufacturing back to US will reduce global warming
Do you want to solve global climate change? Take 2 million jobs from China in manufacturing and moving them back here to the United States,
where we produce one-fifth the CO2 when we make things. We can do it all. We can take care of the environment. We can create more jobs here.
Source: 2016 Fox News Republican Undercard debate in Iowa
Jan 28, 2016
Rick Santorum:
Remove Obama regulations on mercury & waters
I've pledged to remove regulations that cost more than a hundred million dollars in the economy. That includes waters of the U.S., and the ozone regulations, the mercury regulations. All of these just crush our manufactures and
don't create an opportunity for us to survive. And, remember, China produces five times as much CO2 and other pollutants per dollar of GDP as we do.
Source: 2016 Fox News Republican Undercard debate in Iowa
Jan 28, 2016
Rob Hogg:
Urgently address challenges of environmental sustainability
In announcing his bid for the U.S. Senate, Democratic state Sen. Rob Hogg vowed to be an environmental stalwart. Hogg touted his environmental credentials, saying he's been a champion for wind and solar energy efforts, biodiesel, ethanol, soil
conservation and clean water. "I believe we urgently need to address the dangers of climate change as well as other challenges of environmental sustainability," Hogg said. "None of us asked for these problems, but we can't afford to ignore it."
Source: The Gazette on 2016 Iowa Senate race
Sep 24, 2015
Rod Blum:
EPA restrictions on farm dust are overzealous & hyperactive
Farmers and producers are a crucial part of the economy here in Iowa. Today, small family farms across Iowa are at risk due to the overzealous and hyperactive federal government.Agencies like the EPA and FDA consistently overstep the
boundaries of common sense with regulations like the "Waters of the US" (WOTUS) act and restrictions on farm dust. These agencies are making it increasingly difficult for family farms to effectively operate their small businesses.
Source: 2014 Iowa House campaign website, RodBlum.com
Nov 4, 2014
Scott Walker:
Freeze stewardship program for state lands
When White House hopeful Scott Walker talks to potential voters, he hawks himself as a leader who tells people what he will do and then does it. But the line has a snag. As a candidate for governor, Walker didn't spell out or even mention some of the
measures that would become key achievements in office.During his 2014 race to secure a second term, Walker didn't campaign on some of the most sweeping changes in his current budget proposal:
freezing a stewardship program for state lands; borrowing $1.3 billion for transportation; and cutting state universities by $300 million in exchange for unhooking them from many state laws.
For his part, Walker is sticking to his description
of himself as a politician who lays out an agenda in advance and then delivers, saying that voters "want leaders who are going to spell out what they're going to do and then have the courage to act on it," Walker said this week.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel on 2015 Iowa Freedom Summit
Mar 2, 2015
Scott Walker:
Keep ethanol mandate until oil companies allow free market
[On the RFS, the Renewable Fuel Standard which requires corn-based ethanol] Scott Walker made clear that while he's generally a free market guy, he believes ethanol is being blocked from consumers and needs government
assistance: "Right now, we don't have a free and open marketplace, and so that's why I'm willing to take that position," he said.
But Walker said that his goal would be to get to a point where ethanol can compete openly and "you no longer need in the industry to have these subsidies."
Ethanol proponents argue that because oil companies own gas stations, consumers are unable to access ethanol and therefore it needs the government's support to break through oil's stronghold of the market.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Steve Forbes:
Focus on science and practicality, not lawyers and fashion
Q: Do you think tougher laws are needed to protect our environment? A: We all want a better quality of life, cleaner air, purer water and the like. The technology is there to do it. Unfortunately, this administration's
been wasting considerable resources on junk science, using resources for unproductive uses. They also go for these fashionable things that have no real proof in science, lasting proof, such as global warming.
Take a practical approach. Toxic waste dumps, for example, just get rid of them. Don't let the lawyers get involved.
Sixty percent of our money in toxic waste dumps go for lawyers.
Source: GOP Debate in Johnston, Iowa
Jan 16, 2000
Ted Cruz:
Don't pick winners & losers like RFS' ethanol in gasoline
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas flat out opposed the RFS [the Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires corn-based ethanol], saying Washington shouldn't be "picking winners and losers.""I have every bit of faith that businesses can continue to compete and
continue to do well without having to go on bended knee asking for subsidies, asking for special favors," he said. "I think that's how we got in this problem to begin win."
Ethanol proponents argue that because oil companies own gas stations,
consumers are unable to access ethanol and therefore it needs the government's support to break through oil's stronghold of the market. Cruz acknowledged that his view wouldn't be well-received: "Look, I recognize that this is a gathering of a lot of
folks who the answer you'd like me to give is, 'I'm for the RFS, darn it.' That'd be the easy thing to do. But I'll tell ya, people are pretty fed up, I think, with politicians that run around & tell one group one thing, tell another group another thing.
Source: CNN coverage by Ashley Killough, of 2015 Iowa Ag Summit
Mar 7, 2015
Terry Branstad:
Fight EPA on biofuel rules; protect agricultural sector
The EPA has proposed reducing the level of biofuels outlined in the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). If this rule is adopted, it would be a devastating setback to the agriculture sector of the Iowa economy. The proposed rule comes at a time when
our state continues to implement new pioneering policies encouraging growth and innovation in the renewable energy sector. We launched the "Fueling Our Future" program last October, which will bring Iowa to the forefront in the use of E30 fuel.
This new program is a reflection of the importance of further advancing the renewable fuels industry, and how the RFS is helping to create important Iowa jobs. The RFS has led to a cleaner environment, opened the markets for Iowa corn and soybeans and
reduced our nation's dependence on foreign oil. Thousands of Americans are coming together to support the RFS.
We will be holding a public hearing later this month to give Iowans the opportunity to voice their concerns with the EPA's proposal.
Source: 2014 Iowa State of the State address
Jan 14, 2014
Theresa Greenfield:
Encourage regenerative agriculture practices
I believe we need to listen to scientists and take urgent climate action to address man-made climate change.
I believe we must take urgent climate action that lowers our carbon footprint and invests in renewable energy in a way that creates good-paying jobs for Iowans.
When it comes to renewable energy, Iowa has already been a leader, as more than 40% of our electricity comes from wind, creating an industry that directly employs around 10,000 Iowans.
And for farmers who choose to participate, I support encouraging regenerative agriculture practices like incentivizing cover crops and reducing tillage.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Iowa Senate race
Oct 20, 2020
Theresa Greenfield:
Strengthen laws under attack from corporate interests
Q: Tighten or loosen environmental regulations?Theresa Greenfield: Tighten. Wants to "strengthen our environmental laws that are under attack from the corporate special interests."
Joni Ernst: Loosen. Supported Trump rollback of rule expanding Clean Water Act. Voted against funding for acquiring land conservation sites.
Source: CampusElect on 2020 Iowa Senate race
Oct 10, 2020
Tom Fiegen:
Democratize and decentralize our food production
My biggest concerns for Iowa and the country are: the need to address childhood hunger (One in five of our children in America is food insecure); the need to democratize and decentralize our food production, to grow, process and market more healthy local
fresh food (and revitalize local economies); and to clean up our water, by reducing and ultimately banning ag poisons like Roundup and Enlist herbicides. The number of cancer deaths in Iowa has increased over the last 40 years, in large part because of
the ag poisons in our drinking water.The small-farm revolution is part of the "back to the land" movement by young people to have a connection with their food. It is part of the local food movement which has spawned the farmers markets and CSAs.
If I am at the table in the Senate during the drafting of the next Farm Bill there will be a paradigm shift from supporting GMO/chemical mono industrial agriculture to supporting/promoting/subsidizing local healthy fresh sustainable food production.
Source: 2016 Iowa Senate campaign website, FiegenForUSSenate.com
Oct 9, 2015
Tom Steyer:
Environmental justice, not managed retreat
Q: How to deal with those damaged by climate change?Mayor Pete BUTTIGIEG: We are going to have to use federal funds to make sure that we are supporting those whose lives will inevitably be impacted. That disproportionately happens to black and brown
Americans, which is why equity and environmental justice have to be at the core of our climate plan going forward.
STEYER: Look, what you're talking about is what's called managed retreat. It's basically saying we're going to have to move things
because this crisis is out of control. And it's unbelievably expensive. And of course we'll come to the rescue of Americans who are in trouble. But this is why climate is my number one priority.
I would do it from the standpoint of environmental justice and make sure we go to the black and brown communities where you can't breathe the air or drink the water that comes out of the tap safely.
Source: 7th Democrat primary debate, on eve of Iowa caucus
Jan 14, 2020
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