Still Waiting for Approval of Keystone 2,000 Days Later

Statement

Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) highlighted the need for President Obama to approve TransCanada's construction application for the Keystone XL pipeline. Today marks 2,000 days since the application was first submitted. If approved, the project would create around 42,100 jobs in America during construction.

"The fact that we are still waiting for an answer from the president about the Keystone pipeline project is inexcusable," said Cole. "After 2,000 days of radio silence from the president and considering that State Department studies reveal no harmful impact on the environment from construction, it's time for the president to approve this project. It would clearly be beneficial for our domestic energy supply, create much-needed jobs for hardworking Americans and boost economic growth.

"Not only is the project a wise investment in the future of North American energy production and job creation, but it also strengthens our national security by reducing dependence on foreign oil. The White House must acknowledge the value of the Keystone project and approve its construction," concluded Cole.

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