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Well, we fought and won World War II in less time than it’s taken so far to evaluate this project. I mean, with all due respect, it is an insult to the American people to say that you need more time.

There are 10 other agencies that have reviewed this project and – correct me if I’m wrong, but my understanding is that the Corps of Engineers approved it, the Department of Agriculture approved it, the Department of Interior approved it, the Department of Transportation approved it, the Environmental Protection Agency – believe it or not – approved it, the Defense Department approved it; the Justice Department approved it, the Homeland Security Department approved it and the Department of Commerce approved it. Only the State Department, which I believe, by law is required to look at the International implications since its trans-Canada — only the State Department did not approve it

Rep. Joe Barton during a meeting with Assistant Secretary of State Kerri-Ann Jones when she claimed the State Department did not have enough time to evaluate the Keystone pipeline (even though they had over 40 months to do so) which led to the Obama administration shelving the deal. (via talkstraight)

“We’re from the government, and we’re here to help you”

(via moneyissues)

Source : talkstraight
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