U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Announces She Will Oppose the Confirmation of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
“I cannot support an EPA nominee who refuses to see, and denies, the impact of climate change...”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin today released the following statement announcing she will oppose Scott Pruitt’s confirmation as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator:
“In Wisconsin, we have a long and proud tradition of being a national leader on issues of our environment and conservation. Throughout our history, Wisconsin has been home to environmental leaders who have worked to pass on a stronger environment to future generations — Aldo Leopold, John Muir and Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day.
“Let there be no doubt, global climate change is real. It is a fact and no ‘alternative facts’ can change it. The question is not whether climate change is occurring, but how our nation is going to take it on. America has made great progress over the last eight years with an Administration that has taken seriously a shared responsibility to pass on to the next generation a safer, healthier world. However, President Donald Trump’s pick for EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, is a science denier who would turn back the clock and dismantle much, if not all, of the progress we have made on clean air, clean water and protecting our environment.
“I cannot support an EPA nominee who refuses to see, and denies, the impact of climate change on agriculture, biodiversity, extreme weather and our Great Lakes. I am also very troubled by Scott Pruitt’s record of fighting for polluters and doing the least possible under the law to address these threats, especially at a time when we must ensure the health of our citizens is safeguarded from toxic hazards and our environment recovers from pollution.
“Taking action on climate change will help us build a stronger future. Taking action on climate change will help us carry on our proud American ‘can do’ tradition. And most importantly, taking action on climate change will ensure that we keep our promise to future generations to confront today’s challenges and pass on a world better than we found it. I have no confidence that Scott Pruitt will keep this promise, so I will oppose his confirmation for EPA Administrator.”
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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Thanks Tammy for your continued support of the 99%. I stand with you!