Political Quotes

“for the past 8 years, the Environmental Protection Agency, through its regulatory rampage, has hurt a lot of people in my home State of Wyoming and all across the country. The EPA's overreaching regulations have stunted job growth, hurt our economy, and failed to help the Agency meet its mission. The mission is to protect the environment and the health of all Americans. The EPA needs to be reformed and modernized. Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt is the right person for the job. Mr. Pruitt is committed to protecting the environment, ensuring clean air, water, and land while also supporting a strong and healthy economy. He stood up to industry that polluted his State's air and water. He has received bipartisan support from Senators in this body, from State leaders, from small business, from farmers, from ranchers, and from many others across this country. Attorneys general from all around the country have recognized his good work. Attorney General Luther Strange of Alabama--now U.S. Senator Strange--and 23 of his peers wrote a letter in support of Mr. Pruitt's nomination. Here is what they wrote: The Administrator of the EPA plays a critical role in our Nation's government. Attorney General Pruitt has proven, over the course of his career, that he has the right character, experience, and knowledge to serve as Administrator of the EPA. We urge the Senate to confirm his nomination. I agree. I urge my colleagues to support the nomination.…”