"I, as President of the US of America, have approved the sections of the XL pipeline, that the state dept, has approved previously, that do not travel through the state of Nebraska. As I understand it .....a plan has been proposed by Transalta and approved by the NE regulatory bodies, so we will allow this pipeline construction to begin, and the state Dept. will evaluate the changes through NE and offer any recommendations we can, to improve upon the plan and possibility of increased job creation in that state, as we have done through the corridor, that this pipeline will travel.
Looking at the scientific and environmental studies that were previously approved and the ones that are sure to come, I feel confident that Transalta will meet all their obligations in NE, as approved by the state in question.
This project will bring many job opportunites to the states involved at a time that they are much needed. This private enterprise project allows us to further and more quickly reach our goals of energy independence and job creation within our Country"
We thank the Canada companies and people for their continued patronage and support........