The following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) on the president’s rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline:

“It is unconscionable that President Obama would reject the Keystone XL project when we are trying to create jobs for hard-working Americans and reduce energy costs for our families during tough economic times. For the last three years, this critical project has been delayed by heavy-handed EPA regulations and political stalling by the administration, and this latest move is motivated by a president who doesn’t want to anger politically connected environmentalists that care little about creating jobs or lowering gas prices. So while the president prefers to put politics ahead of people, ever-increasing energy costs are making it more difficult for our families to make ends meet, for our businesses to stay competitive and for our families to purchase affordable goods.”

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