Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
Without my bill this pipeline will not do a thing to enhance the security of our country or of our brave men and women stationed all over the world for purposes of protecting our fossil fuel interests.
Said by
Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Whitfield claims the pipeline won't improve U.S. security without his proposed legislation.

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