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Sen. Cruz: President Trump’s Actions Are Just the Beginning of What Can Be Done to Create Job Opportunities for American Workers

Releases Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders to Unleash Energy Jobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive actions to advance construction of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines:

“From building the infrastructure we need to transport energy resources and increase our energy independence, to removing unnecessary barriers to permitting and exploration, these measures are just the beginning of what can be done to unleash the American Energy Renaissance and create unlimited job opportunities for workers all across our country," Sen. Cruz said. "We stand at the edge of an energy revolution that is sweeping the nation, and I look forward to opportunities to work with the Trump Administration to empower the next generation of energy pioneers and tap into the natural resources at our fingertips that are crucial to restoring jobs and economic growth.”

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