on public lands for the keystone project would be approximately 50 feet wide and be a total of 2 ownersh 70 acres. you think how minor a role the federal government is playing in terms of this land, and they have issued their approval. final biological assessment has been issued and finds no issue for wild life. we have horrible unemployment problem. it's getting a little better. you have a $7 billion investment that could create thousands of jobs and a new property tax base. i think it's time to get it done. i yield back. >> thank you mr. wall. at this time i recognition the gentlemen from illinois for five minutes. >> i want though thank you, mr. chairman, for holding this hearing. we -- and to shed light on the ramifications of the legislation in force, hr 38. mr. chairman, this bill is simply another bite at the afflunet and the attempt to back door the obama administration and glean light a project that has not yet been fully vetted. and what amounts to being the application of the federal government's oversight responsibilities. in fact, why don't we simpliy y call this bill what i