We need the federal government to do its part. Now, unless or until we have a federal government that says we need more ambitious goals and standards for the nation, then California needs and deserves the ability to lead for itself, to protect Californians. And that's why these waivers have been so important. Because absent the federal government doing its part, and I'm not holding my breath for the next three and a half … (09:54–10:02)
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Asserts that California needs the ability to lead itself to protect its residents.
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