Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3 to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and the Nebraska Supreme Court ruling against a challenge to the proposed route.
“Today’s vote in the House was a bipartisan endorsement of moving forward on this important infrastructure project. While previous attempts to pass this bill have been blocked in the Senate, I am hopeful a bipartisan majority in the upper chamber will have the votes to get it to the President’s desk.
“Instead of continuing to impede this needed project, the President has an opportunity now to make good on his promise to find common ground and improve our infrastructure. Today’s ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court leaves no more excuses for delay. Whether he signs this bill or not, I hope he will see the urgency to support private investment in American jobs and energy.”
Earlier today, Congressman Smith participated in the debate of H.R. 3. Click here for video of the Congressman’s statement.
“Today’s vote in the House was a bipartisan endorsement of moving forward on this important infrastructure project. While previous attempts to pass this bill have been blocked in the Senate, I am hopeful a bipartisan majority in the upper chamber will have the votes to get it to the President’s desk.
“Instead of continuing to impede this needed project, the President has an opportunity now to make good on his promise to find common ground and improve our infrastructure. Today’s ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court leaves no more excuses for delay. Whether he signs this bill or not, I hope he will see the urgency to support private investment in American jobs and energy.”
Earlier today, Congressman Smith participated in the debate of H.R. 3. Click here for video of the Congressman’s statement.
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