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Nydia Velázquez: “The proposed Keystone XL pipeline does not serve the U.S. national interests and will not provide significant energy…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
The proposed Keystone XL pipeline does not serve the U.S. national interests and will not provide significant energy security and economic benefits.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Velazquez argues against the Keystone XL pipeline, stating it doesn't benefit national interests.

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