Department of Interior’s Ken Salazar:
"I pledge to you that we will ensure the Interior Department’s decisions are based on sound science and the public interest, and not on the special interests. I want the public to be proud of the department’s work," he said. "Above all, I want you to know that your secretary is proud of you and respects the work you do to serve the American people."

Salazar vowed to coordinate closely with the departments of energy and commerce on energy issues, which are many, including oil and gas leasing, offshore drilling, and development of renewable sources of energy.

Secretary Salazar said that the DOI will be an important contributor to the Obama administration’s "moonshot on energy" and in carrying out a "strong economic recovery plan that helps create jobs, build our clean energy economy and remake America."

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