I admit to a deep and lasting loathing in my heart for the below – my apologies if that loathing impaired my objectivity or assaulted the delicate sensibilities of my readers!
(source: US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, confirmation hearing on Christine Todd Whitman for US EPA Administrator – Jan. 17, 2001 – read the whole thing, it’s a page turner! As with most all government documents, as I learned from IF Stone, the good stuff is at the end, in the Exhibits. And be sure to compare Cindy’s wet kiss with my testimony, Star Ledger Op-Ed and followup letter.)
Clean Ocean Action
January 11, 2001
Governor Christine Todd Whitman
State of New Jersey
State House
Trenton, NJ 08625
Dear Governor Whitman:
Congratulations on your nomination to become Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
It will be a tremendous opportunity and a great challenge.
On behalf of Clean Ocean Action, we wish you the best through the confirmation process.
We remember well the leadership and initiative you took to end ocean dumping off the Jersey Shore.
The controversy about ocean dumping contaminated dredged materials was raging when you campaigned for, and took the office of Governor.
From the outset you took on this contentious and complicated issue with courage and wisdom. You brought together experts with a mission to identify solutions that would keep the ocean and the port thriving. Together, the expert crafted a solution that guaranteed both. and you ensured it was implemented.
It’s not to say there were not bumps in the road; however, your steadfast commitment to supporting the ocean and the port prevailed.
Should you deem it beneficial, I would be available to testify in Washington, DC, at your confirmation hearing regarding your achievements to end ocean dumping off the Jersey Shore.
Sincerely,
Cindy Zipf,
Executive Director