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1 National League of Cities Tuesday, 3/13@ 12:30pm Marriot Wardman - Capitol Board Room Exact Speaking Time: 12:55pm-l:05pm **Meet and Greet at 12:30pm Length: 10 min.; NO Q&A Introduction: Mayor Karen FreemanWilson, Gary, Indiana Media: Open to the press Opening: "I'm old enough to remember when the air over American cities was a lot dirtier 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. ERID_001523B_00002577-00001 2 than it is now." - P.J. O'Rourke All good humor has some truth to it... Bridge: The truth is, America's air is a lot cleaner ... Celebrate Progress Since 80's - 65% reduction in six criteria pollutants under NAAQs program Reduction in nitrogen dioxide concentrations: Atlanta- 33%, Denver 9%,NYC22% Thanks to technology: clean coal, natural gas Civility/Partnership Cities across the country have an important, but difficult responsibility Balancing jobs and the environment can be difficult Divisive issues: zoning, roads, bridges Superfund/Brownfields are key infrastructure programs Only 40% achieved attainment EPA will work with you to achieve air quality standards attainment Water infrastructure Funding via grants, receiving funds, WIFA Honoring the President's Commitments POTUS said last week infrastructure programs are going to happen I'm a member of the President's infrastructure principals team - met with him last week on the issue Bridge: Cities are where we raise our families and our children - leaders ofour cities want clean air and water more than anyone. Closing: John Muir: "Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in." - That's what cities are supposed to be. 17cv01906 Sierra Club v. ERID_001523B_00002577-00002