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Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm confirmed by Senate as President Joe Biden's Secretary of Energy-Video
Tom Greene
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:44:11 EST
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On Thursday, the U.S Senate confirmed Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm as President Joe Biden's Secretary of Energy.
Michigan leaders released the following statements-
"Congratulations to Secretary Granholm. Our former Governor will be a visionary leader at the Department of Energy and continue her passionate, decades-long advocacy for clean energy." said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "She is also breaking barriers once again, as only the second woman to serve as Secretary of Energy after two terms as Michigan's first female Governor. President Biden's Cabinet is shaping up to the most diverse in our nation's history, providing women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ a presence in the rooms where decisions are made. I look forward to working with Secretary Granholm as she addresses climate change, tackles the transition to clean energy, and works to build a more sustainable future. We have a lot to do, and together, we will."
"We are at a critical moment in our nation's history when we must be bold and innovative in growing jobs and combatting the climate crisis." said Senator Debbie Stabenow. "Governor Granholm led our state through challenging times by prioritizing innovation and jobs. I know she will do the same at the Energy Department by supporting American manufacturers and workers as we transition to a clean energy economy."
Senator Gary Peters delivered floor remarks in support of Granholm's nomination to be Secretary of Energy.
"I've known Secretary-designate Granholm for many years and I served in her Administration while she was Governor. There is no question she is uniquely qualified to serve as Secretary of Energy. As the Governor of Michigan, she led our state through an economic crisis, she knows how to deal with multi-faceted challenges- and has a documented record of strong leadership," said Peters. "As Governor, she worked to support groundbreaking research that's conducted at Michigan's world-class institutions- research that is constantly leading to new discoveries that will change the world, create jobs and save lives."
Peters added, "If we're going to build back better- we must do so in a sustainable, forward-thinking way that addresses climate change. That's something President Biden's Administration is committed to doing- and I know Secretary-designate Granholm is as well. I could not be more excited to say we will have a fellow Michigander leading the Department of Energy."
