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The Associated Press Headline: “Salazar: Build Keystone XL Pipeline” (Matthew Daly, “Salazar: Build Keystone XL Pipeline,” The Associated Press, 2/5/14)

“Former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar Says He Believes The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline From Canada Should Be Built.” (Matthew Daly, “Salazar: Build Keystone XL Pipeline,” The Associated Press, 2/5/14)

Salazar Said The Keystone Pipeline Could Be Built Safely. “Salazar said at an energy conference in Houston Wednesday that the pipeline could be built safely, as long as conditions are imposed. Those conditions would require the pipeline operator to meet tough environmental standards and even pay for conservation programs along the pipeline route.” (Matthew Daly, “Salazar: Build Keystone XL Pipeline,” The Associated Press, 2/5/14)

• Salazar: Keystone Could Be A “Win-Win” That Benefits U.S. Energy Security While Boosting Conservation Efforts. “Salazar told The Associated Press that the pipeline could be a ‘win-win’ project that benefits U.S. energy security while boosting conservation efforts in Montana, South Dakota and other affected states.” (Matthew Daly, “Salazar: Build Keystone XL Pipeline,” The Associated Press, 2/5/14)

Salazar Is Not The First Obama Official To Call On The Administration To Approve Keystone

Former Obama National SecurityAdvisor Tom Donilon: I Would Recommend That Obama Approve Keystone Pipeline. WALTER ISAACSON: “I know you’re not in the administration anymore, so maybe you could answer. Would you recommend for the Keystone pipeline if you were there?” DONILON: “You know, I would.” (Tom Donilon, Remarks At Aspen Institute Forum, Washington, D.C., 1/7/14)