Rep. Keith Ellison Statement on Paris Climate Deal

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Rep. Keith Ellison released the following statement after a deal was announced at the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris:

"We have long needed a global agreement to address climate change and a commitment to curb emissions. Today, the negotiators in Paris delivered just that as they passed one of the most important agreements in human history.

"The Paris climate deal gives us a fighting chance to protect our way of life against the worst impacts of climate change. Congratulations to all the leaders who negotiated this deal and to the activists around the world fighting for this cause. Just a few years ago, this agreement seemed impossible. Your work has made a historic difference.

"While the Paris agreement is cause for celebration, we have a lot of work to do to reach these goals. Let's get started."

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