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" Americans who want a healthy and clean environment expect lawful, effective, and economically sound regulation - the Clean Power Plan failed on all three counts. "

Scott Pruitt

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" EPA will set a national standard for greenhouse gas emissions that allows auto manufacturers to make cars that people both want and can afford - while still expanding environmental and safety benefits of newer cars. "

" I've led a grand jury. "

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" EPA can and should now focus on getting real results in the fight for clean air, land, and water. "

" Federalism is not one state dictating to the rest of the country what should occur in the area of CAFE. "

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