04/08/1988
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"As a free people, we've never allowed intimidation to stop us from doing what we know to be right."
"Our nation has also been a wise steward of our natural resources."
"I applaud the progress that this nation has made in protecting and enhancing the quality of the environment."
"One thing your confirmation process clearly did was to highlight this Agency's critical role."