Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, the senior Republican in the United States Senate, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Scott Pruitt to serve as the Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency:
"Mr. Pruitt wants an EPA that is both pro-environment and pro-growth. He understands that protecting our lands and helping our businesses succeed is not a zero-sum game. With Mr. Pruitt at the helm, I am confident he will bring much-needed change to the EPA and restore the public's trust in the agency."