Senator Hassan’s Statement on Secretary of Energy Nominee Rick Perry

Senator Hassan's Statement on Secretary of Energy Nominee Rick Perry

WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on her opposition to Rick Perry's nomination to serve as Secretary of Energy:

"From denying climate science to admitting that he was unaware of the Department of Energy's critical role in maintaining America's nuclear arsenal - not to mention his previous desire to eliminate the Department entirely - Governor Rick Perry has demonstrated that he is unfit to lead the Department of Energy. Now more than ever, we need a Secretary of Energy who will work to combat climate change and build a cleaner, more affordable energy future for our people and businesses, and it's clear Rick Perry would not be that leader."

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