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Hill's Statement on the President's Veto of Keystone XL

Statement

Date: Feb. 24, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Oil and Gas Employment and Affirmative Action

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the following statement after President Obama vetoed S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act:

"In a move that defies logic, the President has chosen to appease his far left supporters and ignore the common welfare of our Nation, through North American energy independence, billions in private sector investment and good careers for our hard working families. The production of Keystone XL has already produced over 600 jobs in Arkansas's Second Congressional District, and completion of the project was expected to create tens of thousands more jobs across the country, while having a minimal impact on the environment and supporting American energy. The President's veto is indicative of a leader who is unwilling to compromise -- even in situations where failure to do so is not in our long-term interests as a country. Despite the President's unwavering stance, I remain optimistic that Congress can continue to work in a bipartisan manner to ensure that we finally build the Keystone XL pipeline." --Rep. French Hill


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