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On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
I think he will be an excellent Administrator for the EPA, and I think he will do very well today in getting a chance to bring you the confidence that he will work hard for our Nation's present and for the future.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford expresses confidence in Scott Pruitt's abilities as EPA Administrator.

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