we are going about in a transparent and apolitical way. >> unfortunately, this is a political decision on the part of the president. thhe sacrificed 20,000 american jobs to save one, his own job. >> the delay occurs when the president repeatedly said we can't wait, criticizing the republicans obstructing the energy and the jobs programs. >> this competition for new jobs, businesses, middle class security the race i know we can win. >> the house republicans bit in the pipeline delay like piece of red meat. >> a president going off to australia, playing golf in hawaii. the guy at 1600 pennsylvania avenue is destroying the country. >> it means the white house has to navigate path between the democratic constituencies, environmentalist and big labor. afl-cio affiliate reading a statement late today. "we are deeply disappointed that the president decided to delay a decision on the keystone xl pipeline project." even how many jobs it will