Dear Friend,
Seven years ago on September 19, the Keystone XL Pipeline permit request was submitted to the State Department. Yes, you read that correctly -- it's the seventh anniversary. This seven-year delay is not only unacceptable, it is unprecedented, and based purely on the politics of a vocal minority. The President has wasted another year, delaying a decision on a key piece of energy infrastructure that will create jobs, increase revenue, and which enjoys significant bipartisan support in Congress and throughout the county.
Americans know that the Keystone XL Pipeline will have a huge impact in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and will also benefit the entire country. To mark last year's 6th anniversary of the Keystone XL Pipeline permit application, the Energy Institute went on the Lost Opportunities Tour where we visited communities along pipeline route. It was evident that these communities understood the great long term job and economic opportunities that the pipeline would bring to them. In his seven-year-long "deliberation," the President has also gravely overlooked our nation's energy security. The Keystone XL Pipeline would maintain a stable long-term supply of energy to fuel our economy all while keeping energy dollars here in North America.
As a last reminder, all of these economic and security benefits can be gained from the Keystone XL Pipeline with virtually no increased environmental impact or risk.
A decision on the Keystone XL Pipeline permit application is long overdue. President Obama - the American people are ties of waiting. Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline now!
Sincerely, Matt Koch
Vice President
Institute for 21st Century Energy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
Americans know that the Keystone XL Pipeline will have a huge impact in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and will also benefit the entire country. To mark last year's 6th anniversary of the Keystone XL Pipeline permit application, the Energy Institute went on the Lost Opportunities Tour where we visited communities along pipeline route. It was evident that these communities understood the great long term job and economic opportunities that the pipeline would bring to them.But don't take our word for it -- watch for yourself.In his seven-year-long "deliberation," the President has also gravely overlooked our nation's energy security. The Keystone XL Pipeline would maintain a stable long-term supply of energy to fuel our economy all while keeping energy dollars here in North America.
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