Jerry Nadler: “These decisions ought to be made on the basis of the health and…”

On the recordJuly 16, 1997

These decisions ought to be made on the basis of the health and scientific evidence. That is why the Clean Air Act asks the EPA to update this data every 5 years. They have done that. We should not interpose a political judgment. If we need help for governments, local governments, for industries to attain these clean air standards, let us legislate that. Let us appropriate money if necessary. But let the science be the science. Let the health of our citizens be paramount. Let us protect our people.

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Jerry Nadler

Democratic · New York

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of science in environmental policy and the Clean Air Act.

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Jerry Nadler: “These decisions ought to be made on the basis of the health and scientific evidence. That is why the Clean Air Act asks…”

Editor's note · Context