But that's the biggest or nearest chance the plaintiffs have to achieving a victory. But they have got no victories so far. And isn't it true that Many of these suits are brought by cities and counties that lack the Legal standing to assert injuries on behalf of the entire public. Yes, Mr. Chairman. And that's what I was alluding to when I mentioned parents patriae, that's the state has the responsibility. Paris patri is latin of course, for parent or father of the country. (03:06–03:14)
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Asserts that cities and counties lack legal standing in many climate lawsuits.
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