WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) sharply criticized President Barack Obama’s veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline today. Blunt co-sponsored legislation approving this shovel-project, which would create thousands of American jobs.

“Once again, President Obama showed the nation he’s more concerned about appeasing his political allies than creating good-paying jobs for American families and workers. People in Missouri and nationwide deserve better,” said Blunt.