If it doesn't change, we quit. Why do we have to stay? It's possibly dangerous for our sovereignty. Many are out, they didn't sign it. Why would Brazil have to stay? To be politically correct? [...] We won't be able to reforest an area the size of Rio de Janeiro. (Jair Bolsonaro)

If it doesn't change, we quit. Why do we have to stay? It's possibly dangerous for our sovereignty. Many are out, they didn't sign it. Why would Brazil have to stay? To be politically correct? [...] We won't be able to reforest an area the size of Rio de Janeiro.

Jair Bolsonaro

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