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> [I had hoped all of Congress would recognize that it is imperative for our health, economy, and national security that we address the effects of climate change before they get even worse.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/i-had-hoped-all-of-congress-would-recognize-that-it-is-imperative-for/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

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## More by Mark Pocan

> [ I did sit down with Jared Polis (D-CO), and we had a good discussion about having the LGBT \[Equality\] Caucus pool some money and… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/i-did-sit-down-with-jared-polis-d-co-and-we-had-a-good-discussion/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [A well-educated populace is the backbone of our middle-class.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/a-well-educated-populace-is-the-backbone-of-our-middle-class/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [As we celebrate the considerable progress we've made toward full equality in our military, we cannot forget about those who continue to suffer because…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/as-we-celebrate-the-considerable-progress-we-ve-made-toward-full/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [I believe that climate change represents one of the greatest threats to our national security and our planet.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/i-believe-that-climate-change-represents-one-of-the-greatest-threats/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [By making college unaffordable and student loans unbearable, we risk deterring our best and brightest from pursuing higher education and securing a good paying…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/by-making-college-unaffordable-and-student-loans-unbearable-we-risk/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [I had hoped all of Congress would recognize that it is imperative for our health, economy, and national security that we address the effects…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/i-had-hoped-all-of-congress-would-recognize-that-it-is-imperative-for/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [It seems like every week we are considering bills that would make it harder to limit the amount of carbon we are dumping into…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/it-seems-like-every-week-we-are-considering-bills-that-would-make-it/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [I joined the Safe Climate Caucus because I believe in leaving a safer planet for future generations.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/i-joined-the-safe-climate-caucus-because-i-believe-in-leaving-a-safer/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [We know that to compete for the jobs of the 21st century and thrive in a global economy, we need a growing, skilled and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/we-know-that-to-compete-for-the-jobs-of-the-21st-century-and-thrive/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

> [More than ever, a college diploma unlocks economic opportunity, provides students with a wealth of new skills and knowledge, and encourages innovation and growth.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-pocan/more-than-ever-a-college-diploma-unlocks-economic-opportunity/)

[Mark Pocan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-pocan/)

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