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Featuring: Alex Padilla, Democratic | U.S. Senate from California

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Senator Alex Padilla Criticizes Senate Republicans' Actions Against California's Clean Air Waivers

Published | Video Starts at 16:15

So I'll remind you folks, despite it, not despite, but because of California's leaning in on addressing the emissions, pollution and climate challenges, California has become the fourth largest economy in the world. We have proven that what's good for clean air is good for business and the economy. And that is something that you all to replicate and scale up, not fear and stifle. (16:15–16:20)

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