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On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
It defies logic to me that when you have a transportation system that the State Department even testified was safer, the safest means of transport, the most environmentally safe transport that there be arguments that it not add to our energy security.
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Lee Terry
Nebraska

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Terry argues against claims that the pipeline does not enhance energy security.

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Apr 7, 2014

I would also add that you also need to fight for your invention because, as Thomas Moore said, it is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.

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It is naturally given to all men to esteem their own inventions best.

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