We must keep our military installations fueled and energized by domestic sources if we are to maintain deterrence along that. We also want to ensure that we don't engage in any conflict in the Pacific. Amendment 1085 would affirm that this pipeline is important to national security to keep our military on the west coast supplied with domestic sourced energy. Thank you. I reserve the balance of my time. Gentlemen from Texas Reserves Chair recognizes for what purpose does the gentleman from California seek recognition. (02:13–02:24)
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Asserts that Amendment 1085 affirms the pipeline's importance to national security.
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