Representative Paltola, I've stood firm against any and all efforts to target taps on my watch. That pipeline is going to be refilled, not dismantled, and we're off to a great start. Getting willow done was the biggest thing we could do in the short terms to secure the survival of the Trans Alaska pipeline. And we're also very, very glad that PiCA is coming along even sooner and with the potential, over time, to add even more oil to the line. (18:51–18:59)
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Asserts that completing the Willow project was crucial for the short-term survival of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS).
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