On the recordMay 22, 2013
I thank my friend from California, Ms. Chu, for her leadership and my colleague, Mr. Polis, from Colorado. I couldn't be in more congenial company on an amendment that I think is very simple and straightforward. The American people are entitled to transparency. As Mr. Polis indicated, leaks are inevitable, and any pipeline corrodes. Especially with this kind of crude oil, which is highly corrosive, you're going to have leaks. The American people are entitled to know the cost of cleanup and the dangers to the environment. I think that's fairly straightforward. I know my colleagues share in the value of transparency in government, and I think that we should be doing that here with the pipeline. I support the amendment and urge its adoption.
