Peter Welch: “In Vermont In July of 23, we had terrible floods that wiped…”

“It goes on to say we find ourselves amid an abrupt climate upheaval, a dire situation never before encountered in the annals of human existence. Do you agree? Well, I do agree. Do you think any of that is catastrophizing? Well, look, In Vermont In July of 23, we had terrible floods that wiped out houses and farms and businesses. July 24th, we had the same thing, another set of floods. Some of my Republican colleagues wildfires in, in New York City and then, I mean, the devastation in North Carolina with that hurricane, that Milton.” (31:13–31:21)

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