keystone x.l. pipeline would create more than 40,000 average annual jobs, over a one to two-year construction period, putting $2 billion into workers and their families' pockets and giving a you much-needed boost -- giving a much-needed boost to the american construction sector. in addition, tens of thousands of jobs would be supported throughout the supply chain. jobs for manufactures that make the steel pipes, the valves, pumps, control and safety devices, required for major pipelines. in addition to my home state of louisiana, manufactures in georgia, west virginia, throughout the country, would benefit from the construction of this infrastructure project. now, economists have found that the pipeline would create 20,000 manufacturing jobs, an additional 118,000 spinoff jobs, including jobs within the u.s. refinery and petro chemical facilities. this would employ and improve the jobs for americans who right now are struggling. refiners in louisiana and along the gulf coast would benefit from a re

the keystone x.l. pipeline. the strong energy economy is critical in both my home state of indiana's economy and our country's economic success, and it's critical to our national security. i support this project because it would promote economic competitiveness and energy security for both indiana and the united states. the keystone x.l. pipeline is about creating jobs, investing in infrastructure and going all in on american energy. put simply, it's about opportunity. it's an opportunity to strengthen our economy, to strengthen our national security and to become more energy independent. energy security and national security. it means all in. don't be for keystone and then be against solar and wind. all of those are part of the equation of making our nation stronger. from solar and natural gas, from nuclear to clean coal, from biofuels like ethanol made of indiana corn and biodiesel made of indiana soybeans all renewable to wind and oil, we should pursue every resource possible to increase our energy

the keystone pipeline faces one more important hurdle. >> in the case of the keystone pipeline its builder transcanada is using the power of eminent domain to take hundreds of miles of private land from private owners. >> jon: eminent domain when the government forces sale when it's needed for public use. not to be confused eminen domain for him to take your property if he dis you in a rap song. all right. the point is, i don't know the lyrics. the point is, the company that wants to build a pipeline through the united states needs more than just congressional approval. it needs signature. transcanada cannot lay pipe anywhere it want to without permission. it's not bill cosby. it can't just go ... besides it's got to be a republican congress. everyone knows how republicans feel about eminent domain. after kelo versus new london, you all remember that. ruled the government could take private land and give it to a corporation if doing so might help the economy. >> the power of eminent domain should not be used simply to further private economic development. >> clear principle in all the cons

the keystone x.l. pipeline. all points of order against consideration of the bill are waive the bill shall be considered as read. all points of order against provisions in the bill are waive the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except, one, one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking member of the committee on transportation and infrastructure and the chair and ranking minority member of the committee on energy and commerce, and two, one motion to recommit. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions is recognized for one hour. mr. sessions: thank you very much, mr. speaker. for the purpose of debate only, i yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from colorado, mr. polis, my friend, pending which i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for such time heas wishes to use. mr. sessions: in con

the keystone xl oil pipeline. the measure is the same as the one introduced by bill cassidy in the house. that was passed thursday by a vote of 252-161. today's debate is scheduled for six hours with a final vote set for approximately 6:15 p.m. eastern time. the president pro tempore: the senate will come to order. the chaplain, dr. barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. the chaplain: let us pray. shepherd of love, our lives are open books to you, for you see our thoughts before they are formed and know our words before we utter a single sentence. your powers astound us. today, guide our lawmakers on the path that leads to faith, inspiring them to cultivate a quiet spirit of confidence in your providential love. lord, teach them to wait with hope and to endure to the end, believing that in everything you're working for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purposes. god of grace and glory, we revel in your goodness, rejoicing because of your generous mercies. we pray in your holy na

this is not just about keystone. keystone has become a symbol for the need to achieve north american energy independence. we need to expand access for energy production both on and offshore, and to allow the development of the infrastructure to transport fuel to the american people. that is why americans spoke loud and clear on november 4. they want congress to work together to do what is right for the american people. they rejected president obama's agenda that discourages the creation of manufacturing and construction jobs, the jobs it would be created because of projects like keystone. americans voted for republicans. republicans, are the party of jobs. on december 6, it is the people of louisiana's turn to be heard. we, the people of louisiana, will decide whether we want someone in the senate who represents president obama or represents us. someone who will work hard for jobs in louisiana all the time, not just when their job is on the line. someone who will repeal and replace obamacare with patient centered sol

now, building the keystone x.l. pipeline would create more than 40,000 average annual jobs, over a one to two-year construction period, putting $2 billion into workers and their families' pockets and giving a you much-needed boost -- giving a much-needed boost to the american construction sector. in addition, tens of thousands of jobs would be supported throughout the supply chain. jobs for manufactures that make the steel pipes, the valves, pumps, control and safety devices, required for major pipelines. in addition to my home state of louisiana, manufactures in georgia, west virginia, throughout the country, would benefit from the construction of this infrastructure project. now, economists have found that the pipeline would create 20,000 manufacturing jobs, an additional 118,000 spinoff jobs, including jobs within the u.s. refinery and petro chemical facilities. this would employ and improve the jobs for americans who right now are struggling. refiners in louisiana and along the gulf coast would benefit from a re

i believe we have the 60 votes to pass keystone. i believe that the coalition of oil and gas and energy and manufacturing companies that are very strong, with the coalition of the strongest labor unions and organizations that represent working people, and with the vote in this last election and the people of the united states states, mostly because of the people of the united states asking us to do our jobs, i on faith and with strong evidence that i have, but on faith in what is right, what is true and what is best, we have the 60 votes on this floor. that's why i came to the floor yesterday on that faith. and i said that i believed that it was time to vote on the keystone pipeline now. the most important reason is to show the american people that we are willing to put partisanship aside. i called senator hoeven the first thing i did, and the senator has left the floor because i'm not sure that anybody wants to really debate me on this but that's okay, i'm used to it. i don't have anybody to debate at home in my election. because m

and we approve the keystone pipeline. but the governor of montana major there is not the on ramp where we can access the keystone pipeline. we estimated 100,000 barrels per day of north dakota crude would be placed into the pipeline to sent to the refineries in louisiana. but it is less than 10 percent of current production but it is so much more than this pipeline that a national discussion of failing energy transportation and infrastructure. if we do not move this project for word what is essential a 22-mile pipeline in massachusetts with the production it could be a huge benefit in terms of stabilizing home heating cost this winter but yet the fight the pipeline. a huge advantage that we have where the oil and gas producer for that soft power across the world so we turn our back on the infrastructure and just briefly talk about the politics i believe this is a place to talk policy but i want to talk about the respect we should have for voters talk about elections that have consequences the public faces of our democracy

keystones issue on a u.s. domestic conversation and i don't think most americans care and i don't think they should whether kcanadians feel snubbed by it. thank you. >> well, thank you. now, i'm guessing that the informed public, which i think includes you, has heard about keystone pipeline, it has an opinion one way or the other. i'd like to give you folks a chance. we have microphones and we're being filmed today, so please wait for a microphone. wak there with the glasses could you introduce yourself, please? >> hi, scotty green, thanks so much. just trying help you out by kicking off the questions. would love to get the panel's view on sort of the three big canadian proposals that would take crude out of the market. the one that goes to the west coast, the one that goes west to east and keystone. which do you think will go first, if any, and if not, what do you think about oil on rail? >> can i throw something into that, going north through northwest territories. >> yeah. let me start -- i don't have a clu

is keystone really still necessary?cessary to bring oil from canada down to here. now, we do expect oil from the back an to continue to increase and will carry some in time. people are always saying these infrastructure projects won't be any good right right, they could have been studied -- started five years ago. people keep saying that. if keystone xl isn't built and i firmly believe it will, then in five years people would say, well, it's not worth it now we should have started five years ago. well, five years from now, that is when we need to start building. >> but the oil isn't going to the united states, is it? >> well, the oil would come to it the united states and be refined, it would be -- >> then it would be sold -- >> it would being mixed with our light crude and some might be used here some would be exported. if we export it, we still make money from exporting it. we make more money in the oil comes here and is refined and he can ported than if it goes somewhere else. and it is refined and exported elsewhere

keystone is strongly supported. political parties, almost all are g behind the promote saying it brings good union jobs to the country, and this is when the country needs those. there are environmental groups that range concerns, and they point out that canada is not yet meeting its greenhouse gas emission targets, agreeing that in copenhagen, climate change, they say, it not taken seriously by the government in canada. nonetheless, on both sides of the spectrum people like to see a decision that the uncertainties should be removed. it's been seven years since the application for approval was made. whether it's this congress, the next one, people would like to see this think decided and concluded. >> that's daniel lack reporting. the debate moved from the campaign trial to the hauls of congress. mike viqueira is in washington. democratic leaders blocked a vote. why are they allowing one now? >> it's fascinating. internal leadership dynamics within the caucus on capitol hill. they took a wipe out, a thumping in the e

it's just a question of how we think about it. >> but keystone is just part of the problem. steyer says the bigger climate issue is how tar sands oil is recovered from the canadian countryside. 20% of the oil is mixed in sandy soil lying just below the surface and is strip mined and spun in centrifuges to separate the oil from the dirt. the remaining 80% is trapped hundreds of feet below solid rock. steam is injected underground to loosen the oil and it is pumped out. the thick tarlike crude must be mixed with chemicals to make it flow through the pipeline. tar sands require 70% more energy to extract than traditional oil. >> this is a gigantic mining operation in the middle of nowhere. they want to take production by 2025, more than double it. >> and your job is to make sure that never comes out of the ground? >> well, look, from my point of view -- i'm not a scientist. the scientists say it would be devastatingly terrible for the seven billion people on the earth if it does. >> when we return, tom steyer looks outside the box for answers. >> i actually believe that the sol

then to the keystone xl pipeline. on friday the house approved construction, the senate is expected to vote tomorrow. the bill is backed by louisiana democratic senator who is facing a runoff next month. if the bill passes, will obama veto it? we will speak to naomi klein, author of, "this changes everything: capitalism vs. the climate." >> you look at obama who for three years has been spinning his wheels over the keystone xl pipeline. you just can't bring himself to just say no to this project that now has so many liabilities and isn't necessary to fuel the u.s. economy, but it just seems like the word "no" can't seem to escape his mouth. >> and then "meltdown: terror at the top of the world." we will hear the story of seven american hikers who win on a wilderness adventure the polar bear country in canada's arctic tundra. >> everything changed about polar bears for me. polar bears have become such an icon for global warming, but they are cute and adorable and furry and that is not who they are. they are the top of

the keystone pipeline can help. now we have another tempt to block consideration of this bill written by senators landrieu and hoeven. the votes are there. we know that. and if there's one way we can create good-paying jobs right away is by improving and building this keystone pipeline. building the pipeline will tell the american public that washington is ready to turn the page. it will tell them that we heard them, their voices matter and washington is reacting appropriately. building the pipeline will strengthen our economy and infrastructure. according to the state department, building the pipeline will create 16,000 jobs, support another 26,000 more. those are jobs that will help americans provide for their families. secondly, the pipeline will include an on rample for oil in the -- on ramp for oil in the balkan region and let more go to the marketplace. with production in the balkan continuing to boom, we need more options to get that american oil where it needs to be. the x.l. pipeline is that option. third,

to keystone pipeline has leaked more oil, the existing component of the keystone pipeline has leaked more oil in its first year than any one year pipeline has in the history of our country. there are safety concerns with it. the chinese were a big investor in canada. this is mostly for benefiting canada. we have some concerns with it. i want to see what the safety issues are. i am concerned about this deal. someone called earlier before i got on here about this deal being used is not being made in youngstown. and steel coming from other places. these are the things i am concerned about. >> host: dan from louisiana, you are next. independent line. >> caller: u.s. congressman, i am a 56-year-old man, democrat all my life. and democrats got back in power. and democratic principles are back in power, this country has been beaten down so hard but our problem is the democratic party that people have walked away from us. you have embraced these illegal aliens over what we say and you want to tell us why we shouldn't think the way we do, we're going to think the way we do and we are not -- >

the keystone extra lethal pipeline. we are talking about huge quantities coming through the pipeline. 830,000 barrels coming across the canadian border heading to the gulf region every day. a 45% increase in the tar sands oil. a 45% increase in those heavy metals and dangerous pollutants. and this could be just the beginning. we already know again, misery following the tar sands from the extraction to the transportation to the refining, to the waste disposal. this is as a picture of petroleum coke. can you show me? environmental justice question again. because what we have is this is what is left after the refining and it is sent all across the country. and this is a picture of pet-co in we believe chicago. senator durbin is going to talk more about this. but this is a serious environmental hazard. the prison in this residue in a wind storm just blows around and we have stories in the press, in chicago, of a little league game being interrupted because of the pet-coke was growing all over the field and the kids were get

president obama has addressed the keystone pipeline.ngt want you to miss it. >> on keystone pipeline there's an independent process that is moving forward. i will let that process play out. i have given perimeters how i think about it. ultimate is it going to be good for the american people, is it going to actually create jobs and reduce gas prices that have been coming down, and is it going to be on net something that doesn't increase climate change that we're going to have to grapple with. there's a pending case before nebraska judge about some of the sighting, the process is moving forward, and i'm just going to gather up the facts. i will note while this debate about canadian oil has been raging, keep in mind this is canadian oil, this isn't u.s. oil, while that debate has been raging, we have seen some of the biggest increases in american oil production and american natural gas production in our history. >> so let me give you the short version of that sound bite. we are kicking ass and taking names when it comes to getting oil out

but keystone is a nothing burger. when you look at the state accident preliminary review, they don't say anything bad about it either. so i don't really understand how this has become potentially the first veto fight of the new -- even though they're not sworn in yet. >> republicans want to have democrats on record because -- i understand what they're doing, but taking a step back, and looking at this more broadly, this is such a -- you have this mad scramble to add up votes to authorize the pipeline that's already been approved by the state department a handful of times. the president is likely to veto this anyway. it was always in his authority to approve or disapprove it, whether it's in the national interest, that was his determination to make, and it's all the help a senator, who wants to pretend that she's been very active on energy issues when she hasn't been very active on energy issues and it's going to have no bearing on ultimately whether she wins or loses the senate in december. >> but harry reid hasn't al

this is not just about keystone. keystone has become a symbol for the need to achieve north american energy independence. we need to expand access for energy production both on and offshore, and to allow the development of the infrastructure to transport fuel to the american people. that is why a american spoke loud and clear on november 4. they want congress to work together to do what is right for the american people. they rejected president obama's agenda that discourages the creation of manufacturing and itstruction jobs, the jobs would be created because of projects like keystone. americans voted for republicans. republicans, are the party of jobs. the people 6, it is of louisiana stern to be heard. we, the people of louisiana, will decide whether we want someone in the senate who represents president obama or represents us. someone who will work hard for jobs in louisiana all the time, not just when their job is on the line. someone who will repeal and replace obamacare with patient centered solutions, will pus

it is not just the keystone pipeline, we need other infrastructure. can't have all sources of energy without the infrastructure, that's pipeline, that's rail, more roads, more infrastructure. >> so from the get-go, from the first day of operation there will be american oil in that pipeline? >> well we have to build the onramp so it should be pretty much, yes, when the pipeline comes online we should be able to move the balkon crude in there too. >> should be able to? is there a signed deal on that. >> yes trans canada has agreed to build a onramp in montana so we can load that crude. and they already have contracts. >> i want to play a quick clip of mitch mcconnell last week. >> the employment figures connected with keystone pipeline are stunning if we would just get going. >> what kind of employment figures are stunning senator? >> there's been a lot of discussion about the employment numbers and there are very high numbers and lower numbers but i go by what the state department said in the environmental impact statement they say about 42,000 jobs. >

just before that vote took place, they wanted to vote on keystone. they said no, we want an up or down vote. i said yes. they came back and said we will only want to vote if you guarantee we can win it. the bill was so awful as far as time consuming, we got nothing done. example after example. we tried to have votes and the republicans made a decision after obama was first elected that they would oppose everything that he wanted, and that's what they have done. they couldn't stop us in the congress where we had 58, 59, 60 senators, but that is the story. >> [indiscernible] >> i will tell you why. there are women here with me. i came to the senate in a sweep when reagan got wiped out. eight of us came. i served at that time with one woman, barbara mikulski. i have seen this institution change, for a lot of reasons. one reason has changed for the good is because of women. it has changed. women think differently than men, and i'm so impressed with the women i have in my caucus, that i wanted to reach out to them because they represent what america is al

i brought keystone pipeline. and because i did, it seemed to have moved lots of things, which i'm happy about and i think the senator from west virginia might want to comment a little on that. but it seemed to have shaken up a few nings an things and movedw things because senators that are focused and can build coalitions can actually get things done. so i think we're going to end up getting a vote on the keystone pipeline, and i'd like to yield for a question. mr. manchin: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from west virginia. mr. manchin: let me just say this to all of our colleagues here and all my friends on the republican side and my friends on the democratic side: this is the greatest opportunity we have had in the four years i've been here to have truly a jobs bill, at that quality jobs bill that pays high wages. almost every state in the nation benefits by this keystone pipeline. if we want to take the politics out of this, take all of our names off this. senator landrieu says take her name

she said keystone xl stood for "extra lethal."oke moments before the vote. >> i'm telling you, madam president, as sure as i'm standing here, when the public health doctors and her sister did with the and they said, you know what? let's be very careful here because this pipeline is going to unleash 45% more of the dirtiest, for the us -- sylvia's oil, and that is why i call it the keystone extra lethal pipeline. i hope we won't voted today. i hope the president will veto it if it passes. i will be on my feet because i came here to protect people like this. thank you and i yield the floor. >> she was pointing to a large photograph next to her of a girl wearing an oxygen mask. after tuesday's vote, republicans vowed to immediately bring the bill back in january, when they'll hold the senate majority. this comes as newly leaked documents reveal the company behind the keystone xl pipeline is engaged in a "perpetual campaign" to mobilize support for an entirely canadian pipeline that could bypass opposition in the united states. cyril

build the keystone pipeline.might be a sparsely populated state that it has now surpassed every state in the production of oil. and do you know what else they did? they took their economic number which was 36 in income on a scale of one to 50. there was a 36 -- the 36 poor state. the senator from west virginia would know. do you know where they are in four years? they have moved from 3626. now think about that. i just want to let that sink in for just a minute. north dakota moved their number from 36 out of 5026 out of 50 in four years. now i challenge any senator from any part of this country for any political leaning to come down to this board in the next 24 hours and show me one piece of legislation, one tax cut, one jobs bill that could move a state in four years or a group of states from 36 to six. that is the power of this industry and we are standing in its way. it is shameful. it is wrong and it must stop today. now if people want to hide they are going to have a hard time. so i want everybody to hear cle

the keystone pipeline has never been this close to the president's desk. it's "the ed show" from new york, let's get to work. >> tonight, the senate has an important opportunity. >> later today the senate will vote on the keystone pipeline. >> we've been building pipelines for a long, long time. >> she now has 60 votes needed to push the pipeline forward. >> how do you feel. >> 137 years family tradition, being threatened. >> the keystone pipeline veto, it would be equal to tecalling e american people stupid. >> the cleanest barrel of oil produced in north america. >> calling the american people stupid. >> what is everybody so upset about. >> senator mary landieu what is everybody upset about, let's see, oil, taxes, and trade. this is what the new power is going to give america. we start tonight with breaking news, within the hour the senate is expected to vote on the volunta controversial keystone pipeline project which is now over 6 years old. there are 59 yes votes for the stand loan legislation being offered by senator from north dakota. this is the cl

on the immediate agenda approval of keystone xl oil pipeline.porters insist it will foster america's energy independence, and create jobs, but president obama has long held it up because environmentalists oppose it. it now appears the bill will come to a vote tomorrow. >>> not to be outdone, cassidy's political rival democrat mary land -- land droe is pushing for an election. she is willing to go against her fellow democrat, speaks loudly about the president's sagging ratings. let's go to libby casey in washington. libby bring us up to speed on what is happening. >> the house will indeed take this vote tomorrow morning. they took an initial vote, and about eight democrats jumped in to vote. some house democrats are trying to push back, saying they have concerns about the environmental impact and also the fast pace in which this is suddenly happening in a congress that has been notorious for moving things pretty slowly, and a god of gridlock. we expect the vote to happen as early as tuesday in the senate. and democrats over there have given mary

the keystone pipeline has never been this close to the president's desk.to work. >> tonight, the senate has an important opportunity. >> later today the senate will vote on the keystone pipeline. >> we've been building pipelines for a long, long time. >> she now has 60

keystone, that's a lock. canada which is a friendly country, an ally of ours with the keystone pipeline would bring in 870,000 barrels to the u.s. the american people think what is wrong with this picture? we could be taking oil from our friend canada, creating jobs in north america, good paying jobs. not only building the pipeline, maintaining the pipeline. this pipeline doesn't come to louisiana. i fought for it like a tiger in the pipeline doesn't even come to my state. it goes to texas. the pipeline goes -- i have refineries in louisiana and louisiana most of the and the compass in louisiana will benefit. this pipeline doesn't connect canada and louisiana. it connects canada and texas. i'm sorry that majority leader, the senator from texas had to scamper off the floor and ensure he had a meeting to go to, but this is clear about refineries in texas that are waiting for this oil. and moving this oil as the senator knows the most safe means possible to these refineries off of the highways, off of the road r

the keystone vote happening now just moments ago josh earnest indicates the president will veto the keystone bill. not surprising that obama will let this bill die on his desk. rich live on capitol hill with the breaking news. >> well, charles, it has to get there first. this vote needs 60 votes to get it through. they had 59, lacking one more vote to get this through. there's plenty of last minute persuasiveness that happens in the us senate. it can be held much longer. we're watching if they can get the one more vote, the 60 votes. this is something that has passed the house. it's on to the white house, where the white house has hinted at a veto. charles: what has it boiled down to on the democratic side? charles: oh. >> on board with this. he said he wasn't voting for this. said he's voting against it. one of the questions senator dick durbin he has been talking about the bill. he hasn't said whether he would vote for it. among some others that might be persuaded to change their minds. you never know. charles: let's say the bill lands on the president's desk and despite what he heard earl

that keystone bill. tonight, the president is telling a lot of democrats to essentially shut it as well. we are monitoring how the president is playing this at this hour. we are also hearing lots of republicans and democrats are boiling mad tonight. tonight, they might want to hold their fire because we are hearing that the president is poised to do something that will be getting a lot more than getting someone boiling mad. making good on that promise and it could be just hours away. maybe this hour. then there's the grand jury decision in ferguson, missouri. state of emergency there and what they are doing to prepare for the worst. so much and so fast to the keystone vote became so close. reporter: good evening. supporters needed 60 votes and they got 59, including 14 democrats and every republican. republicans will assume control of the senate floor, mitch mcconnell the incoming majority leader says a vote will bill will be an early item on the agenda in congress next year. is the 113th congress else o

and republicans and democrats over the keystone xl pipeline.ll talk about his defiance in tone so soon after the midterms when panel joins me after a break. >>> i indicated to speaker boehner several months ago that if in fact congress failed to act, i would use all the lawful authority that i possess to try to make the system work better. and that's going to happen, that's going to happen before the end of the year. >> i'm going to do what i can do through executive action. i take the congress very seriously. the biggest problem we have right now stem from president bush going r trying to bring more power into the executive branch and not going through congress at all. there are enough laws on the books by congress that are very clear in terms of how we have to enforce our immigration system. i snow some people want me to by pass congress and change the laws on my own. if in fact i could solve all these problems without passing laws in congress, then i would do so. for me to simply through executive order ignore those constitutional mandates w

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freedom act was turned back in congress as was the keystone xl pipeline.ext up: executive action from the president on immigration. it's "inside story." ♪ >>> hello. i am ray suarez. on election day, republicans padded their majority in the house and became the majority /* majority party in the senate. before those choices take effect, there is still plenty of work to be done here in washington. in close votes, the senate turned back a bill which sought to rein in the national security agency surveillance of communications in the united states and by a hair, stopped the keystone xl pipeline from moving forward. different factions on the hill cheered and jeered at the resul results. up next: rumored before the end of the week, the president stepping up to where congress didn't. this time on "inside story." it's been a week since the lame-duck congress reconvened in washington and two major bills have already seen defeat. senate republicans flexed their muscles tuesday. they voted nay on a bill that would have scaled back the reach of surveillance by the nat

where does the president give in on keystone? is there a piece of legislation or an amendment -- or a piece of legislation they would put on the table he would have to go with as -- and have keystone as an amendment he would have to cave on? how do you see that playing out? that seems to be the plan that the republicans are going to take. >> i think that's an interesting plan. it seems to me is the way to do it is let the law take effect. the republicans want to impeach the president and when the president wants to do his job they're going to override that by passing a bill. the problem with this is if the senate and hougs should pass a bill and the president veto it you need 67 votes in the senate to override that. i think that is unlikely. this ought to be looked at and passed from the state department to the president if assuming that state department approves and let the president decide on the merits. i have no doubt he'll do that. but i find it interesting that the senate doesn't want to short circuit immigration but they a

keystone. >> keystone. >> keystone goes down with one vote. with that, most certainly, if mary landrieu the woman i have been predicting will win by six-and-a-half votes now. if she had any chance of doing that, i think that pretty much got wiped away last night. >> it was a hail mary. nobody caught it. so the fact is she was already in a very tough race. her opponent polls show him up by 16 points. another by 20. so she's going to have a very hard time t. state has really turned against the presidential. that's what she is doing. >> so, robert, explain to me if you will, we will show people this a little later, but explain to me why the presidential. why the democrats wouldn't help mary landrieu out within the state department in its environmental assessment said two things, one, keystone would not help greenhouse gases. two, the alternate methods of moving the oil actually would create more greenhouse gases. i'm trying to fog out why they would go, environmentalists, we understand you want to scalp, but this is the wrong scalp. we will try t

the employees performs like keystone cops, no pun intended with keystone. has anyone studied the potential back on these states? >> i think a lot of people who live in these states raised those concerns. it crossed the aquafer. it would cross a number of water ways. and you look at the spill from a few years ago, they're still cleaning that up. the mayflower spill in arkansas from a few years ago is still relevant in that community. there have been horror stories in the cities that have seen spills. and a catastrophic spill could be much, much worst. >> and johnso, it goes without saying that republicans it more than democrats, but i think about the democrats, they're up to 12 that might be for it, but there is only one democrat in one of these actual states. there are no democrats if we put that map back up of where, the states that keystone would go through, why would they be in favor of something that's not in one of their own states and that b has such clear potential peril for the environment? >> many of the democrats that stepped up come from energy p

keystone x.l. pipeline would create more than 40,000 average annual jobs, over a one to two-year construction period, putting $2 billion into workers and their families' pockets and giving a you much-needed boost -- giving a much-needed boost to the american construction sector. in addition, tens of thousands of jobs would be supported throughout the supply chain. jobs for manufactures that make the steel pipes, the valves, pumps, control and safety devices, required for major pipelines. in addition to my home state of louisiana, manufactures in georgia, west virginia, throughout the country, would benefit from the construction of this infrastructure project. now, economists have found that the pipeline would create 20,000 manufacturing jobs, an additional 118,000 spinoff jobs, including jobs within the u.s. refinery and petro chemical facilities. this would employ and improve the jobs for americans who right now are struggling. refiners in louisiana and along the gulf coast would benefit from a re