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On the recordMarch 19, 2012
The benefits in terms of additional secure oil and thousands of jobs is simply too important for us to give up on.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of the Keystone XL Pipeline for jobs and energy security.

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