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12/12/2016
Gov. Malloy Statement on the Nomination of Rick Perry as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement regarding reports that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Rick Perry as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy:“Appointing a person to lead the very federal agency he called to eliminate is an affront to taxpayers, the industry, and department public servants. The public is owed a further explanation regarding the true intention of this nomination, which, on the surface level, is nothing short of contemptuous. Governor Perry is an oil-man from an oil-rich state who is being appointed to lead the department that oversees carbon, renewable and nuclear energy. The contrast between his record and the current Energy Secretary is stark. This agency, which also oversees our nation’s nuclear weapons program, has been recently led by renowned scientists – scientists who agree humankind is responsible for climate change – a scientific fact that Governor Perry questions. Those who question that we are responsible for global warming cannot seriously be considered for confirmation by the Senate. One need not look too far to find a candidate far more qualified to run this important agency than Governor Perry.
“Over the past six years, Connecticut has become a leader in building a 21st century approach to energy. We are deploying more renewable power resources, energy efficiency, and pursuing new technologies such as battery storage and fuel cells. In the wake of disastrous storms, with the assistance of our energy providers, we are building a stronger and more resilient electric grid to bring reliable power to our families and businesses.
“Our nation needs an energy department committed to innovation and moving us forward, not rolling us back. We must continue to work to bring down energy costs, clean our air, build our economy and create jobs. As global citizens, our nation cannot afford to get dragged back to a bygone era, relapsing to our addiction to dirtier and less inefficient fuels.”
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