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On the recordSeptember 18, 2013
We elect presidents to make decisions, and here we sit on the 5th anniversary on a project that will produce more energy for this country, it will create jobs, economic growth, and help us with national security.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoover discusses the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline for energy and job creation.

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