Well, Ms. Jones, reading directly from the Federal Environmental Impact Statement, it says, 'As a result of these considerations, the Department of State does not regard the no action alternative, that is, not to build the pipeline, we do not regard that alternative to be preferable to the proposed project.'
Whitfield cites the Environmental Impact Statement to argue for the pipeline's approval.
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We have no further speakers on our side of the aisle except for myself, and I think I have the right to close. I don't know if the gentleman from Illinois has additional speakers or if he would like to go at this time.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 5. NO ADDITIONAL FUNDS AUTHORIZED. No…
May I ask how much time is remaining on both sides? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 20 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Illinois has 13\1/2\ minutes remaining.
If that happens and if you're still at the EPA I want you to go to Fairfield, Texas with Congressman Bill Flores and explain to those people who've lost their jobs how you've improved their environment.
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