Statement on the Executive Order on Environmental Justice,
February 11, 1994

All Americans have a right to be protected from pollution—not just those who can afford to live in the cleanest, safest communities. Today, we direct Federal agencies to make environmental justice a part of all that they do.

Note: This statement was part of a White House press release announcing the signing of Executive Order 12898. This item was not received in time for publication in the appropriate issue.