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
State. When we act others follow. Lets shape that action together and fashion a carbon plan suited to the genius and capabilities of our great state. [applause] we can do this. It has already been done successfully in many other places including ten american states and 35 countries. I cannot tell you today what our joint effort we will produce, but i can but i can say that after six years of no progress on this front washingtonians deserve access. And developing my budget i took the same approach of looking to tested solutions for revenue proposals. Has the nations most unfair tax system the nations most unfair tax system from our lowest paid pay nearly 17 percent of there income in taxes and that top 1 percent pay less than 3 percent. A new teacher page three times more in taxes as a percentage than our wealthiest citizens and we no their are many forces driving inequality but we can make policy choices that move us toward an economy that works for all washingtonians work toward a fai
The presiding officer the senate will come to order. Mr. Menendez [inaudible] and after having had the benefit of having a hearing on the pipeline ive decided to oppose this bill for four basic reasons. First, on the bill i am deeply concerned that if approved, this pipe lynn will be the first of many pipelines opening one of the largest sources of carbon on earth to exploitation. Second contrary to what many believe, im convinced this pipeline will simply not enhance, help, or in any positive way improve our energy profile. Third, in my view, it is completely absurd for congress to take the role of permitting pipelines. It is a role we have never assumed and should not assume now. And, fourth, i believe its ridiculous that our republican colleagues insist on language banning Eminent Domain for National Parks legislation but oppose it when it comes to foreign or private projects like keystone. Furthermore, mr. President we cannot underestimate the Environmental Impacts of this pipeline
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