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WASHINGTON, December 4, 2012 – API Downstream Manager Cindy Schild and API Central Region Director John Kerekes told reporters this morning that Americans overwhelmingly support the Keystone XL pipeline project, which could create many thousands of U.S. jobs and strengthen the nation’s energy security.

WASHINGTON, November 15, 2012 – API Executive Vice President Marty Durbin told reporters this morning that American voters have shown strong support for building the Keystone XL pipeline and that the project represents an early and major opportunity for President Obama to boost job creation and spur economic growth.

WASHINGTON, November 8, 2012 – API President and CEO Jack Gerard told reporters this morning that energy was a big winner in the election. Energy became a high-profile issue during the campaign, and President Obama declared his support for more U.S. oil and natural gas development, putting him in agreement with most voters.

Washington, D.C., November 8, 2012 – Strong majorities of voters support increased access to domestic oil and natural gas resources, regardless of party affiliation, gender or age, according to a new Harris Interactive poll released by the American Petroleum Institute.

WASHINGTON, November 7, 2012 – API President and CEO Jack Gerard congratulated President Obama on his re-election, saying he looks forward to continuing API’s work with the administration to expand domestic oil and natural gas as major pathway for job creation and economic growth.

WASHINGTON, September 25, 2012 – API Director of Upstream Erik Milito and API Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Howard Feldman told reporters this morning that the administration’s policies on improving regulations and encouraging domestic oil and natural gas development continue to hamper energy production and job creation and threaten to leave the nation with a less secure energy future.

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2012 ─ The American Petroleum Institute urged the State Department to move forward swiftly on its review of the Keystone XL pipeline, in comment submitted today.

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2012 ─ API President and CEO Jack Gerard called on President Obama to immediately approve the Keystone XL pipeline and put thousands of Americans to work.

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 ─ American Petroleum Institute’s Executive Vice President Marty Durbin applauded the House passage of the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act which looks to increase responsible domestic energy production, create jobs and make the U.S. more energy secure.

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 ─ The American Petroleum Institute applauded today’s strong bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives to support the Keystone XL pipeline, as Congress continues to take the lead to create new American jobs and enhance our energy security.