In 2005, US expenditures to control pollution cost approximately $130 billion, causing former director of the EPA, William Reilly to state

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William Reilly's statement suggests that the high cost of pollution control necessitates a careful and effective use of resources, emphasizing the importance of getting it right. It does not suggest that the US cannot afford pollution control or that private firms must reimburse the public for these expenses. Additionally, while the EPA's mission includes reducing the cost of pollution control, that is not the main message of Reilly's statement.

In 2005, US Expenditures to Control Pollution Cost Approximately $130