George Bush actually said...

Our job as policy people and Members of Congress—have got to fix problems when we see them.

I selected Mike Leavitt because he is a trusted friend, a capable executive, and a man who understands the obligations of environmental stew...

I will count on him to continue the good work begun by former Administrator Whitman and Acting Administrator Horinko.

He respects the ability of State and local governments to meet those standards, rejects the old ways of command and control from above.