What Others Say
Thomas Donohue, Chairman of the U.S. Chamber
“The United States, frankly, has no choice,” he said. “It can secure access to a stable, reliable supply of oil from Canada, where human rights and the environment are protected, or we can continue to be over reliant on imports from nations who do not share those values.”
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce; Industry believes that Keystone XL is in our country’s national interest. It will improve our security, provide a long-term and stable energy supply, create jobs and spur economic growth.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) recognizes TransCanada Corporation as a leading donor to our Wetlands for Tomorrow campaign. TransCanada has pledged a $1 million commitment which will fund two critical initiatives for the benefit of waterfowl and hundreds of other species that depend on these habitats.
Union Organizations
An independent review of the Keystone XL’s potential economic impact finds that during the construction period the pipeline will stimulate $20 billion in new spending for the U.S. economy, spur the creation of 118,000 jobs, and generate more than $585 million in state and local taxes for the states along the pipeline route.
American Petroleum Institute
The Keystone XL would deliver upwards of 830,000 barrels of oil per day and create 20,000 U.S. jobs in the construction phase alone… All are incredibly important numbers for America’s energy and economic future.
Mark Christensen, Nebraska State Senator
The Keystone XL pipeline will be extremely valuable to both the State of Nebraska and the entire country. I respectfully request that the Department of State approve the project and grant the Presidential Permit needed.
Ken Schilz, Nebraska State Senator
The pipeline is critical to our nation’s energy security, the state of Nebraska’s economic development and our energy infrastructure.
Jim Smith, Nebraska State Senator
I have seen the extensive environmental studies and the development plans that have gone into this project… I am of the opinion TransCanada has a more than adequate safety and remediation plan – particularly in light of the 57 additional safety requirments not required for any safety and remediation plan.
Grand Island Independent
The Keystone XL pipeline project planned to traverse the U.S. from Canada to the Gulf is an example of a safe, efficient way to move oil needed to help fuel the U.S. economy.
Willis Luedke, Chairman of Saline County Board of Supervisors
Calls TransCanada an “excellent partner.” (Norfolk Daily News, Saturday, September 24, 2011. Pipeline benefits local communities – at least temporarily.)