Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who passed away on March 13, was a staunch advocate for public lands and climate action. He highlighted the responsibility of Congress to protect lives and ensure public voices are heard. Throughout his tenure, he fought to address climate change and its associated challenges, such as wildfires. Grijalva's impactful work included efforts to reform energy policies and safeguard wildlife habitats, leaving a legacy that inspired ongoing dedication to environmental and social justice issues in the West.
The real true act of patriotism, I want to remind my colleagues, is our responsibility and role to protect lives; to extend the future; to deal with fairness; and the public's right to know.
There is no way to deny it. The planet is getting hotter, it is getting drier, and one of the things we need to do is confront the issues of these wildfires and other natural catastrophes.
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