[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S1451]
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                  Nomination of Michael Stanley Regan

  Mr. BURR. Madam President, I rise today to support the nomination of 
Michael Regan to be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
Agency. One look at Michael's resume should make it clear to my 
colleagues that he is immensely qualified for this position, not only 
in qualifications but in his demeanor.
  Michael is a proud North Carolinian who, over the last 4 years, has 
ably served as secretary of the North Carolina department of 
environment. You will consistently hear from those who have worked with 
him in this role that whether they agreed or disagreed on a given 
policy, he always listened and looked to find agreement.
  This type of praise is not easy to come by on environmental matters, 
but it is exactly what we should ask of any nominee to ensure everyone 
gets a fair hearing at their Agency. That is exactly why North 
Carolina's agricultural community supports his nomination.
  It is our job to ascertain whether a nominee has the knowledge and 
experience to do the job that the President has nominated them for, 
but, too often, we overlook whether a nominee has the right character 
to lead an organization. In this case, there is no question that 
Michael Regan has that character.
  I have had the pleasure to get to know him over the last several 
years and to see firsthand his sincerity and love for his family. I 
know when a man of this caliber is confirmed, he will bring those same 
qualities to the Agency he leads, bolstering the EPA and ensuring that 
communities reliant on agriculture for their livelihood will be 
listened to.
  In closing, Michael Regan is a good man. He is the right man to lead 
the Environmental Protection Agency. And I would urge you and urge my 
colleagues to confirm him to be the next Administrator of the EPA
  With that, I yield the floor.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.