Statements on the IUB’s Decision to Approve Dakota Access Pipeline Construction

I want to thank the Iowa Utilities Board for its careful and thorough review of the Dakota Access Pipeline project. This decision is a victory for Iowa, which will gain through the Dakota Access Pipeline much-needed access to a safe, reliable supply of domestic energy that will fuel our state, region and country. There is no safer, more cost-effective way to improve our energy supply than to build pipeline infrastructure. I look forward to watching Iowa draw upon its many benefits for years to come and thank the IUB for the careful deliberation and thoughtful decision.