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Lee Terry: I urge Congress to put the long-term interests of the American people as a top priority and not rush to build the…

On the recordDecember 1, 2011
I urge Congress to put the long-term interests of the American people as a top priority and not rush to build the Keystone pipeline.
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Lee Terry
Nebraska

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Lee Terry emphasizes the need for long-term planning over rushing the Keystone pipeline decision.

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