As someone who worked in public health before I entered politics, I can think of no mission of the federal government that is more important or noble than EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.
Johnson highlights the critical role of the EPA in safeguarding public health.
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Diversity fosters a wider range of ideas and approaches, leading to more innovative solutions and better problem-solving capabilities in the scientific community.
We want people who are intellectually curious, I think, to get those people and get them into the field.
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I don't agree that the blame game of Republicans or the prior Administration holds any significance to where we are.
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