Randy Weber: “I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. It comes into my…”

“I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act. It comes into my district, by the way. It comes into my district on the gulf coast of Texas. Over 6 years has passed since the permit was applied for. The iPad was not even introduced at that time. That is how long it has been. In contrast, this Congress is acting in less than 2 months to approve the most studied pipeline in the Nation's history. The President is creating jobs all right. It is called studying pipelines so you can deny the permit. The State Department has concluded that this pipeline will be safe and environmentally sound. Indeed, that was the first amendment I got passed on the floor of this House in Lee Terry's bill--the State Department's own language. The pipeline strengthens our relationship with an important ally, and it creates thousands of jobs for the American people. The other side is saying some funny things: They say that drilling and oil production is at a 29-year high. Great. Let's continue this process. Let's make it better. Let's make it longer. I didn't even think about that. You are right. Energy independence is right around the corner. You are onto something here, so let's continue that; The other side says there is danger from oil spills. The truth is that the pipeline industry has a 99 percent safety rating. You cannot say that about trucking. You cannot say that about rail.…”