And I want to begin by thanking Secretary Jess Shirley for the kind introduction. But most importantly, I want to thank her for her awesome work at the Department of Environmental Protection. Under [Secretary Jess Shirley's] leadership, we have honored our commitment to Article 1, Section 27 of our State constitution to protect our clean air and ensure pure water and protect our natural resources. And at the same time, she's running an efficient and effective department. We've gotten rid of all of our backlogs at dep. Permits are moving at a rapid pace. (04:40–04:55)
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