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Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Resignation of Scott Pruitt

July 5, 2018

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement after Scott Pruitt resigned from his post as EPA Administrator:

"President Trump should have fired Scott Pruitt a long time ago. As part of an administration that has virtually ignored ethical standards, Scott Pruitt stands out as one of the most corrupt officials. From his first day on the job, Scott Pruitt used his position to enrich himself at the expense of the American taxpayer. He should have never been confirmed as EPA Administrator, since he was never going to carry out the agency's mission to protect public health and our environment. For months, President Trump and Republicans have turned a blind eye to the culture of corruption at the EPA because they liked Scott Pruitt's extreme agenda of rolling back health and environmental protections. The American people deserve better and I call on the President to nominate someone who will carry out the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment."