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Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) released the following statement today after the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, with Carter’s support. The legislation would clear several bureaucratic hurdles for the pipeline which has been under review for over six years.

“We can’t afford to delay this project any longer. It’s been more than 2,300 days since the application was first filed with the U.S. State Department, only to be stonewalled by President Obama. The pipeline will create tens of thousands of American jobs without a dime from taxpayers. It will offset the oil we import from hostile countries in the Middle East and replace it with oil from our largest trading partner.

“This bill cuts the bureaucratic red tape and promotes America’s energy sources to create jobs and support energy security. While I am pleased the House passed this legislation, I strongly urge the President to reconsider his threat to veto Keystone related legislation. The American people, both Republican and Democrat, overwhelmingly support the project and it’s time for the President to step out of the way and let construction begin.”