Vets Join Rep. Terry, Sens. Hoeven and Manchin at Keystone XL Press Conference to Discuss National Security

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Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE) this morning joined Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Gary Doer, Rear Admiral Don Loren with Vets4Energy, and representatives from the energy industry at a press conference highlighting the need to approve the Keystone XL pipeline as a matter of national security.

The following are excerpts of Congressman Terry's prepared remarks:

On Veterans' Sacrifices

"Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet the Nebraska Korean War Honor Flight at the Korean Memorial. Meeting with them and other veterans throughout my district reminds me of the sacrifices these Americans have made to make our country more prosperous and free.

"When tested in battle, they didn't ask for pages of reviews of the battle plan, or sit around deciding what measures to take. They executed in order to strengthen their position and ultimately, their country."

On Keystone Delays

"The veterans I met yesterday fought for three years on the Korean Peninsula. The greatest generation conquered Nazi Germany in a little over four years. But here we are, five years after the permits have been filed to build the Keystone XL Pipeline, and we're still waiting."

"All it takes is the President's signature. Our veterans have shown true leadership in accomplishing greater things in less time."

On General James Jones Testimony on Keystone XL last week before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

"Two weeks ago, former Obama National Security Advisor and retired Marine General James Jones testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Vladimir Putin uses energy as a weapon. He also said that by rejecting the Keystone XL Pipeline, we would embolden Putin. Let's not do that -- let's use North American energy as our weapon."

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