“The Keystone XL Pipeline is part of ensuring that the private sector’s success in finding new sources of energy in North America will continue.”

 Washington – Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said this on Friday following President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline project:

“Americans are finally starting to see improvement in the economy, largely because of lower energy prices. The Keystone XL Pipeline is part of ensuring that the private sector’s success in finding new sources of energy in North America will continue. Multiple studies, including review by the Obama administration’s State Department, have shown that building the pipeline is the most environmentally friendly method of transporting oil from Canada. There is no good reason for the administration to block this project. I am disappointed that President Obama refused to drop his irrational, politically motivated opposition rather than listen to the American people.”

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