Jeff Denham

How much time is remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 2\3/4\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from West Virginia has 5 minutes remaining.

These issues have already been the subject of the study by the State Department. The environmental review process, which included four different Environmental Impact Statements, analyzed oil spills of varying size, the types of releases…

This amendment guts the bill by eliminating the section that, one, declares that no Presidential permit is needed for TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline; and, two, deems the lengthy environmental reviews already completed as satisfying the…

There is a lot of confusion out there, obviously, on this very important issue. Some would say, Canada oil? We currently bring 590,000 barrels per day from Canada through the current Keystone pipeline. Keystone XL just gives us an…

This is a very serious matter. Thousands of jobs, American jobs, are on the line. Energy independence is on the line. When is enough enough? Five years? six years? ten years? When will we utilize North American oil in North America? Mr…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Marchant). The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

The American people have had 5 years of studies, the longest studies that have happened on any pipeline in our Nation's history. What the American public are waiting for are the jobs that go with this. U.S. pipeline operators have safely…

I claim time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

I urge a ``no'' vote and yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Rahall). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes…

This amendment would further delay the Keystone XL pipeline and create additional uncertainty for the project. This amendment would basically gut the bill by allowing the construction but not the operation of the pipeline. It makes…

I wish to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Rice). {time} 1440

I thank the chairman for the time to express my views on H.R. 3, which will generate numerous benefits to the Nation and its economic growth. This pipeline will create American jobs, enhance our energy independence, and strengthen our…

I wish to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis).

I wish to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Duncan).

This is a broad issue that could affect a number of pipelines and States. We are prepared to accept this amendment, although we have general reservations about it, and implementation must be done very carefully. At our committee markup of…

This amendment seeks to undermine an important streamlining provision in the bill that sets firm deadlines for filing claims. In order to cause maximum delays, opponents of projects often wait until the final possible day to file claims…

I have a strong belief that our biggest issue continues to be electronic records and having one system.

Not only does it cost VA a great deal of money, but people in my district have to drive a couple of hours at a great deal of expense to themselves for a medical exam that could be done in Modesto.

I think every American taxpayer should be concerned about the fact that we spent $60 billion in reconstructing Iraq alone.

As chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials, tomorrow the full Transportation Committee will be taking up legislation which represents a significant opportunity to create American jobs and spur economic…

We have been hit with a huge amount of food safety concerns over the last decade or so.

Again I want to re-emphasize the fact that the passenger reauthorization is going to be up this year.

I am very encouraged that both the Administration and Amtrak believe that there needs to be reform and improvement as to how Amtrak operates.

So, Mr. Chairman, we have an opportunity here to help Amtrak build on this considerable success.

We have increased our debt by a huge amount.