Cole Statement on Legislation to Approve Keystone

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5682, To Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

"I am pleased that the House once again acted where the president will not," said Cole. "After more than six years since Keystone first submitted its permit approval application, it's high time for the Administration to make a decision either way. Rather than needlessly bury the request in unnecessary environmental studies and inaction, the president should acknowledge the value of Keystone to our economy. In addition to lessening the country's dependence on foreign oil, the American people are ready and waiting to feel the benefit of Keystone through the thousands of jobs the construction project will create."

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