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Walz Statement on Executive Order

Statement

By: Tim Walz
By: Tim Walz
Date: March 28, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Executive Branch Energy Environment

Today, U.S. Representative Tim Walz (MN-01) released the following statement on President Trump's energy executive order:

"The science on climate change is settled. As such, I support a holistic approach to combating climate change that employs a broad coalition of nations across the globe.

"Rather than continuing American leadership, President Trump's executive order today fails to keep us in the driver's seat. Worse, it denies the very existence of climate change and neglects the national security, food security and environmental risks we face, as identified by the overwhelming majority of scientists and our own Department of Defense. Homegrown renewable energies like solar, wind and biofuels are already ushering in an era of climate-conscious energy independence while growing our rural economy. The President's action today sends the wrong signal.

"Our children are counting on us, and they deserve our leadership on this vital issue."


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