01.24.17

McConnell Statement on President Trump Ending the Delay on Keystone XL Pipeline Jobs

‘President Trump should be commended for his swift action to create more jobs by approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. This project is about much-needed jobs and energy independence for our nation.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after President Trump announced that he will sign executive orders to advance the Keystone XL pipeline:

“President Trump should be commended for his swift action to create more jobs by approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. This project is about much-needed jobs and energy independence for our nation. Unfortunately, President Obama sat on this important project throughout his entire administration, even though his own State Department said it had no measurable impact on climate. It is refreshing to have an administration putting jobs and the economy ahead of extreme political views.”

Background: During a meeting with then President-elect Trump shortly after Election Day, McConnell stressed the importance of approving the Keystone XL pipeline in a timely manner. 

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