I just want to correct the record on something you said about the waiver.
Science, science, science and the rule of law.
I would urge you to use your dynamic personality and your character and your experience... to reinvigorate the EPA.
Personally, I think this was a prize-winning series that they did.
If we are not satisfied with action, we may move legislatively.
As Senator Baucus talked about, making an assessment of how bad are things.
80 percent of this Country are much more worried about the fact that we have done nothing on CO2.
I think we are on a new road, a much better road, and the American people will be better off because of that road.
I think this says the Senators have confidence in the selection of you to have this position.
However, without taking any of your time away--I have given you another 5 minutes. But I figure this way. If we did have...
Can we get that assurance that you will be there for us?
This policy put OMB in the driver's seat, and elevated polluters' interests ahead of public health concerns.
What we look to you for is that leadership on the environment.
Providing technical support is my first question.
California's loss is the Country's gain.
We want you to do this work. We don't want to put it into the political realm.
Will you commit to address the threat posed by chromium-6 through the drinking water laws as quickly as possible?
Do I have your commitment that EPA will follow the letter of the law that Congress enacted to protect people from intent...
