    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [October 28, 2003]
    [Page 1409]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Senate Confirmation of Michael O. Leavitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
    October 28, 2003

        I am pleased the Senate acted today to confirm Governor Mike Leavitt
    as my new Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Governor
    Leavitt is an exceptional leader who shares my commitment to reaching
    out across partisan lines to get things done. I know he will work
    closely with me to build upon my administration's initiatives to make
    our air and water cleaner, protect the land, and use technology to
    improve our environment while our economy grows and creates jobs. I
    thank Chairman Inhofe and Senator Reid for their leadership in ensuring Governor Leavitt's
    confirmation.