Thank you for Keystone XL attempts

November 19, 2014

Rear Admiral Don Loren USN (Ret.) National Liaison, Vets4Energy

Veterans: Just a short note to thank every Veteran who worked on the attempt to get Keystone XL pipeline legislation through the Senate. Unfortunately, our efforts came up one vote shy of passage.

The Founding Fathers wanted to make changing the law as difficult as possible.  They have succeeded.

We expect to take another run next year in the 114th Congress.  Substantial majorities exist in both Houses that are aligned to get the KXL project to the President's desk.  It's fate, once there, is not known.

The timing of the introduction of KXL legislation is not certain. But no matter when the bill is introduced you can be sure that Veterans will have their voices heard.  We are poised for re-engagement after the first of the year and are confident that our efforts will pay off by doing the right thing for America and American veterans.

Until then, have a great Holiday season.

Respectfully,

Rear Admiral Don Loren USN (Ret.)
National Liaison, Vets4Energy