Jim Inhofe: “Let me just mention a few things. It seems as if we really do not need to talk about Governor Leavitt. I agree with the…”

“Let me just mention a few things. It seems as if we really do not need to talk about Governor Leavitt. I agree with the praises that many people have made of him. I believe that he is probably the best, most qualified nominee we have ever had, but let me take this time to mention some other things. I already talked about the record, about the Clear Skies legislation mandating a 70-percent reduction in sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury. No President in history has ever mandated that. I look forward to getting to the Clear Skies legislation. As to cleaner fuels and engines, the diesel rule has been applauded all around for the amount of reduction it will bring. The rule requiring new heavy-duty trucks and buses to run cleaner will cut harmful pollutants by 95 percent. That is a huge amount. Also, in terms of enforcement, I talked about these in more detail last night, but the President has done more in terms of settlements.”