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“What I've said about consent orders and consent decrees is that we shouldn't regulate through litigation.” quote by Scott Pruitt
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“What I've said about consent orders and consent decrees is that we shouldn't regulate through litigation.”

Scott Pruitt

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Source Speech: Congressional Hearing, 2018

Regulating through lawsuits can be inefficient; better to address issues directly rather than via legal mandates.

In simple terms: Litigation isn’t the best way to regulate.

Key Takeaway

Seek direct solutions over court orders.

Themes

law policy regulation

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • environmental policy
  • business compliance
  • government oversight

Key Concepts

governance legal strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is litigation always ineffective?
  • When is legal regulation necessary?
A Different Perspective

Legal actions can be costly and slow.

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