David Vitter, United States Senator, Louisiana

May 16, 2012

ICYMI: Obama’s mulligan on Keystone XL (Washington Times)

Excerpts: “TransCanada’s decision to reapply for a federal permit to build the Keystone XL pipeline across the U.S.-Canadian border offers President Obama something that rarely comes around - a second chance to do the right thing.

      When the president rejected TransCanada’s original Keystone XL application - finding a project capable of delivering roughly 1 million barrels of oil a day to American refineries not in the national interest - he threw away a golden opportunity to create jobs and improve America’s energy security…

      …The Keystone XL pipeline represents a chance to improve our nation’s economy, strengthen a relationship with a key ally and bolster our energy security. As Canada’s Mr. Harper has said, the decision whether America should import more of his country’s oil should be a “no-brainer.” We hope the president will finally make the right decision on this project - but if he again misses his chance, those of us in Congress will have to step in.”

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