Passthrough entity and so the president and the argument is that the americans gave the benefits. Well, if we didnt get any of the benefits, i think that we should be confident about that. And its important to know that this is not the first time had this discussion in front of us and it was defeated 33 to 65 and we have many of our democratic colleagues join with all the republicans to reject a statutory ban on exports. And this amendment that is pending, a they will see the same thing. And i say that because it continues to be unnecessary and i believe that it takes a pause in the wrong direction. And the department of energy has looked critically at this issue at the Keystone Xl Oil being exported. Whether or not that makes sense. So they have sent it pretty physically that without a surplus of heavy oil in the gulf coast area, there would be no economic incentive to ship canadian oil to asia where it is coming out of. The department of energys conclusion was pretty it was a pretty
[applause] mr. President , mr. Speaker, mr. President , mr. Speaker, madam chief justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington State legislature, tribal leaders, local government officials, members of the consular corps and my fellow washingtonians. Good afternoon. I want to begin today by thanking oso chaplain joel johnson; the members of the Marysville Pilchuck high school choir; my family members especially trudi; the 13 newest members of the legislature who have stepped up to serve this state; and the people and communities of washington that over the past 125 years have given us the great state we celebrate today. I also want to mention a member i also want to mention a member of our legislative family, the late representative roger freeman. He was proud to represent his community. But most of all, roger was proud to be a father to his two children and a devoted husband to his wife, sonya. Our thoughts are with them today. The new repre
We also know what children need in those other 18 hours. Every morning, they need to start the day with nutritious food in their bellies. They needed was to get to school safely. They need a coat to protect them from the elements as i get to and from school. And at night they need a warm, safe, stable place to sleep with a roof over their heads. [applause] the budget we agree on should nurture all our students in and out of the classroom. We know how hard it is to educate a homeless, hungry, sick child. Our families and our communities also need the Vital Services that allow them to function nurses, Mental Health is hillarys, Police Officers and fighters. The full range of services that help make washington a great place to live and a great place to raise a family. We have been cutting these services to balance our budget and its no longer working. Over the past six years, we cut existing and projected spending in our state budget by 12 billion. Make no mistake, we have found savings a
What were trying to do on the other very important policy, regulatory and legislative issues that need to be addressed. And by the way on the global issues were dealing with. On romney, not talking about him as a president ial candidate, hes a skilled businessman, hes certainly gotten some experience on being in the president ial business. And i think hes a talented guy. But i could say the same thing about a lot of people. Men and women. I think its going to be fascinating. But heres my deal. I think the American People in elections in the house elections in the senate, elections for governor and therefore elections for president of the United States are going to look very, very carefully for people that share their values, but bring competence and experience to the process. If you went and looked at all the polls, there was a great concern in the last election where people go to washington and govern and do they have the competence and the experience to do so . Good morning. The wall
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