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On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
The EPA, under the leadership of a qualified and responsible Administrator, is a vital tool that must be used to protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the communities where our families live. It is truly a sacred trust.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper highlights the importance of the EPA in protecting public health and the environment.

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