WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement regarding President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

“I want to congratulate Attorney General Pruitt on his nomination to lead the EPA. I look forward to hearing more from him on his experience and goals for the agency during the confirmation process. One thing is clear: Our country needs a new EPA administrator who will bring balance to vital environmental stewardship while we work together to keep the costs of energy affordable for all Americans.”

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