John Hoeven actually said...

"We should use the existing programs."

"I think it is remarkable that we are sitting here for this 5th anniversary. You know, usually when you have a birthday or an anniversary, it is a good thing, but here we are, the 5th anniversary of no..."

"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 nation..."

"Eighty-two percent of Americans in a recent Harris poll support this project."