Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Senate climate resolution

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2010

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate voting against a resolution that would have overturned EPA�s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions:

�I applaud the Senate�s action today � and thank Senators Murray and Cantwell for their help in defeating this misguided resolution. I�ve worked diligently with governors on both sides of the aisle to promote clean energy jobs, energy independence, and caps on greenhouse gas emissions. The states need a strong partnership with the federal government so that collectively, the United States can assume its rightful place as the world leader in developing the clean energy future of the 21st century.

�Last December, I went to Copenhagen and learned firsthand how quickly the rest of the world is moving to develop clean energy technologies that they hope to export. With a strong comprehensive energy and climate bill, Congress can set the U.S. on the path to ensure our nation�s leadership in clean energy, while at the same time creating good jobs right here at home.

�Until Congress acts, we need the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to use its current authority under the Clean Air Act, upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants that threaten our people and our communities.�


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