On the recordJuly 5, 2016
The Clean Power Plan was like picking up the Constitution and tearing it up.
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congress.govEd Whitfield: “The Clean Power Plan was like picking up the Constitution and tearing it up.”
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Whitfield references Larry Tribe's criticism of the Clean Power Plan's legality.
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Jul 5, 2016
Well, some States would disagree with that. I've talked to many of them, and they view--even though you went through a process, that you set the standard.
Jul 5, 2016
Congress did not write the Clean Air Act to provide EPA with the ability to create new regulatory powers and authorities so it can transform the Nation's energy system.
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If that happens and if you're still at the EPA I want you to go to Fairfield, Texas with Congressman Bill Flores and explain to those people who've lost their jobs how you've improved their environment.
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