On the recordDecember 2, 2011
This President simply does not understand America's energy needs. Two weeks ago, this administration let politics trump policy by needlessly delaying the Canadian Keystone XL Pipeline. This is inexcusable. The pipeline would carry 1.1 million barrels of oil per day to gulf coast refineries, create 20,000 American jobs, and inject millions of dollars into local economies. Instead, the Canadian Prime Minister announced Canada will sell its oil to China. Mr. Speaker, I've proudly supported numerous bills that will create American jobs and promote American energy production. Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act--these three bills will all promote American energy production and American jobs, and yet they're sitting in the Senate without action. Let's pass these bills. Let's get them through the Senate. Mr. President, sign these bills and promote American energy production, American energy security, and American jobs. ____________________
