EPA Region 6 chief resigns over 2010 'crucifixion' remark

Al Armendariz, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 6 administrator in Dallas, resigned effective Apr. 30 after apologizing 4 days earlier for a 2010 videotaped remark comparing his enforcement philosophy to an ancient Roman army invading a village and crucifying a few leaders to bring everyone else into line.

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