Democrats with a good understanding of the need for strong energy policy in our country, especially in these difficult economic times, recognized the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline.
John HoevenThe fact is, America needs energy and new energy infrastructure, and the Keystone XL pipeline will help us achieve that with good stewardship.
John HoevenThe reality is that nearly 80 percent of the world's purchasing power lies outside the United States, and if we don't tap those markets, others will.
John HoevenEducation is critical not only to each one of us individually, but also to build the economic vitality of our state.
John HoevenThe irony of environmental opposition to the Keystone XL project is that stopping the pipeline to the U.S. will not stop production in the oil sands of Canada. Instead of coming to the United States, the oil will still be produced and shipped by rail or a pipeline similar to the Keystone XL to Canada's Pacific Coast.
John Hoeven