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Harry van Voort: Jerry Brown Vatican statements are meaningless

Wow! Gov. Jerry Brown goes to Rome to tell us all about his expertise on climate change! I wonder if he could please show us the degree he earned on climate? An ex-seminarian? Give me a break! I see a Al Gore clone in the making. Funny how he can quote the Bible when it is something he thinks he can use to further his agenda. What about the words, “To him who has been given much , much will be required”?

Gov. Brown you need to care for all Californians, not just those from LA who write you big checks so you can get re-elected. Hooray for Dino Cortopassi, owner of Stanislaus Foods, who sees and understands what Brown and his cohorts are up to! Forget the tunnels and your pet train, care about the common people of this state who work hard each day to provide for their families!

Harry van Voort, Ripon

This story was originally published July 23, 2015 at 11:10 AM with the headline "Harry van Voort: Jerry Brown Vatican statements are meaningless."

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