[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 5 (Monday, January 12, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E49-E50]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE ACT

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                               speech of

                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 9, 2015

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3, 
the Keystone XL

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Pipeline Act. The legislation would immediately authorize the 
construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of the Keystone XL 
pipeline.
  My constituents are sick and tired of the delays in approving and 
building the Keystone pipeline. The recent drop in gas prices 
highlights the economic benefits of increased energy production right 
here in North America.
  Building the Keystone pipeline will increase access to more North 
American energy sources and further reduce our dependence on oil from 
the Middle East. For the first time in decades, North American energy 
independence is within our grasp if we make the critical investments in 
the necessary infrastructure.
  President Obama's opposition to the Keystone pipeline and all of its 
economic benefits shows just how out of touch he is with middle class 
working families.
  The State Department studied the environmental impacts of the 
Keystone XL pipeline and concluded that it would not have a negative 
impact. Furthermore, the State Department found that the Keystone XL 
pipeline project would support roughly 42,000 jobs. Earlier today, the 
Nebraska Supreme Court dismissed a key lawsuit challenging the Keystone 
XL pipeline.
  The passage of H.R. 3 is the tenth bill approved by the House of 
Representatives to authorize the construction of the Keystone XL 
pipeline. Thankfully, the new Republican majority in the Senate has 
indicated it will take action on similar legislation next week. I know 
my constituents and hardworking American families hope we can finally 
start construction on this economically important project.

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