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Administrator Pruitt Statement on Earth Day 2017

04/22/2017
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U.S. EPA Media Relations ([email protected])

WASHINGTON, D.C.— EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt issued the following statement on Earth Day:

“On this Earth Day, we celebrate the abundance of our natural resources and our responsibility to serve as stewards of the environment. Through sound science based on honest inquiry and robust debate, we at EPA will continue to serve all Americans by fighting for a strong economy and clean air, land, and water.”

Administrator Pruitt attended Earth Day Texas where he met with environmental groups and delivered remarks on protecting jobs and growing the economy.

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