On the recordMarch 8, 2012
this amendment ensures that the Keystone Pipeline is built by American workers using American steel; that our priority is reasonably priced energy for American families and American businesses, rather than their Chinese competitors. It contains an expedited approval process so that when air and water and environmental laws are complied with, the pipeline application must be approved within 90 days. Put simply, when you build a pipeline that is 2,000 miles across the Nation, our challenge is to do it right. Madam President, there are two alternatives. This one gives us a chance to do it right for our workers, our businesses, the well-being of all our communities. I urge my colleagues to support the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
