Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to G. W. K., February 10, 1995

Congress of tfje ainiteb States J)ouec of Sepreorntafftte Wamwtm. SC 20515-2002 ROBERT L. EHRLICH. JR. February 10, 1995 Thanks for your letter and your kind words. I'm so glad that you were able to join the festivities on January 4. Having friends like you there made the day truly special. I also appreciated your thorough analysis of the key environmental questions now before Congress. I share your general preference for policy prescriptions that apply market-based solutions to longstanding environmental problems rather than those that rely on the traditional regulatory model. Only by fully utilizing the private sector can we hope to find solutions to ecological problems that are both effective and cost-effective. As you well know, Congress' agenda is now dominated by the Republican Contract with America. At this point in time, it is difficult to assess when issues such as CERCLA or flow control will be taken up for consideration. Please contact my staff assistant, Richard Cross, at 202-225-5937 if you would like periodic updates on ecological legislation. He is quite knowledgeable in this area and should prove to be a useful resource to you. Once again, thanks for writing. Please don't hesistate to contact me again whenever I can be of assistance. Very truly yours, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Member of Congress