[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 71 (Monday, May 20, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H2777-H2778]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       KEYSTONE WILL CREATE JOBS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, time and time again, the 
President and the liberal-controlled Senate have disregarded 
initiatives to create jobs.
  This week, the House will vote on an all-of-the-above energy policy 
that will create 20,000 shovel-ready jobs, 100,000 additional jobs, and 
invest $20 billion into our struggling economy, working with Canada, 
America's best energy partner.
  For over a year and a half, the current administration has blocked 
efforts to build the Keystone pipeline. On numerous occasions, the 
President has claimed to support an all-of-the-above energy plan; 
however, his actions do not match his words.
  This project directly affects families across our great Nation. In 
South Carolina's Second Congressional District, Michelin Tire 
Corporation in Lexington produces earthmover tires at $60,000 each, 12 
feet high, used in Alberta, Canada, and MTU Diesel of Tognum America in 
Graniteville manufactures engines for oil sand recovery.
  It is my hope that my colleagues will join in voting for this 
legislation, which will help put American families back to work.

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  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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