Fred Upton actually said...

This important bill takes the lessons that we learned from the trans-Alaskan pipeline when it was met with unnecessary roadblocks.

Today, we take an important step in support of the Keystone XL pipeline. It is called jobs and affordable energy.

I want to particularly thank Chairman Whitfield for his tireless efforts, Lee Terry and the other cosponsors on both sides of the aisle.

One of our goals is to develop a North American energy independence plan to ensure we are not at the mercy of the Middle East or countries l...