Political Quotes

“I rise today as I think of this as a great opportunity for Oklahoma and the rest of the States. In Oklahoma, we know the value of hard work, dedication to one another and making commonsense decisions when we're given the opportunity. Common sense tells us that the Keystone pipeline should be approved. However, during my short time in Washington, I've found that common sense is one thing this town lacks. My congressional district is one of the hardest-working in the Nation. The southern leg of the Keystone pipeline is a significant job creator and economic developer directly to our local communities. Listen to these figures. The southern leg of the project is bringing in $5 million a month in construction and other expenses, plus 1,000 jobs, into my State alone. Approving the northern leg will bring similar economic benefits to areas along the northern route. Every cup of coffee those workers buy in a small town adds up. Completion of the pipeline would result in 830,000 barrels of oil a day from Canada and the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota and Montana. These are friendly and reliable North American sources. With the approval and completion of the Keystone pipeline, we will significantly reduce our dependency on crude oil from regions such as the Middle East and Africa. Pipelines are a proven safe way to transport crude oil. Our country is at a crossroads. Will we take the path that leads to energy independence, job growth, and prosperity, or will we continue to delay?…”