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Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy: “Chris Wright will serve to unleash American energy, and with it bring economic prosperity to America. Chris Wright, like President Trump and myself, understands that in order to be truly energy independent, we as a country must empower our fossil fuel producers while still embracing all forms of energy. I look forward to working with Secretary Wright on ways to place West Virginia at the center of American energy dominance as we move forward,” said Senator Jim Justice. BACKGROUND: ###
Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Administrator of the EPA, Lee Zeldin
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm Lee Zeldin as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: “Lee Zeldin understands the need to protect our environment while also looking out for the needs of all Americans, and isn’t beholden to a radical climate agenda. I’m confident he’ll work across the board to find real solutions that benefit our communities, environment, and economy. I have no doubt he’ll lead with purpose, and I wish him the best as our EPA Administrator,” said Senator Jim Justice. ###
Senator Justice Votes to Confirm President Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of the Interior, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum
WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement following his vote to confirm North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior: “Doug Burgum is a close friend and will be a close ally when it comes to reestablishing America as the world’s energy leader. Governor Burgum understands that our natural resources are the foundation of the economy. As President Trump builds his all-star cabinet, there’s no question – Doug Burgum is a slam dunk for Secretary of the Interior,” said Senator Jim Justice. Senator Justice spoke on the Senate floor today, calling on the Senate to confirm Governor Burgum as soon as possible: WATCH HERE: