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Democrats With A Good Understanding Of The Need For Strong Energy Policy In Our Country, Especially In These Difficult Economic Times, Recognized The Importance Of The Keystone Xl Pipeline.

President Roosevelt's Leadership Put The World On Notice That The United States Of America - With The Freest, Most Dynamic Economy The World Had Ever Seen - Was Open For Business.

Pipelines Are By Far The Safest Way To Transport Petroleum. They Are Safer Than Tankers, Safer Than Trucks, Safer Than Rail.

Since 2006, We Have Surpassed Alaska, Oklahoma, Louisiana, And California In Oil Production To Become The Second Largest Oil-producing State In The Nation, Trailing Only Texas. In 2012, North Dakota Produced More Than 245 Million Barrels Of Oil And Provided Nearly 11 Percent Of All U.s. Output.

The Keystone Xl Project Has Built Strong Safety Measures Into Its Design With The Newest Technology. Additionally, 80 Percent Of The New Canadian Oil Sands Are Being Developed 'in Situ,' Meaning, It Has A Similar Carbon Footprint And Emissions As Conventional Oil Wells.