Scott Pruitt Bested Democrat Hacks at EPA Confirmation Hearing
Oklahoma Attorney General (AG) Scott Pruitt, who is Trump's pick to drain the swamp at the Environmental Protection Agency, was on the hot seat yesterday on Capitol Hill. Confirmation hearings were held and Pruitt was grilled for seven hours in three different rounds of questioning. This man is a true gem. During the hearing he said this: "Process matters, rule of law matters, federalism matters. Those issues matter because Congress has said so. It is Congress that gives authority to the EPA. The EPA is an administrative agency; it is not a legislative body." What a breath of fresh, unpolluted air! The Democrats on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works did their best to rattle Pruitt, but he remained calm. Crazie Bernie Sanders was among those who behaved like jackasses--asking questions and not letting Pruitt finish answering before they would interrupt and ask more questions. The Democrats' behavior was disgraceful and certainly not worthy of someone holding the office of Senator. Here's a review of what happened, what was said, and a copy of Pruitt's excellent opening remarks...
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