Hillary Clinton On Her Personal View On Keystone XL: "I Can't Respond" - WP

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For a number of reasons, there is virtually no upside for Clinton, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, to weigh in on a contentious debate that has divided Democrats -- at least until President Obama announces his administration's long-awaited decision on the matter. Even after Obama decides, Clinton will have to come to terms with the political benefits and drawbacks of picking a side. Regardless of which she picks, she would encounter both. We'll unpack all of these considerations in a moment. First, let's take a look at Clinton's words. In an interview with Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper, here's what she said when asked about Keystone XL:

(But) this particular decision is a very difficult one because there are so many factors at play. I can’t really comment at great length because I had responsibility for it and it’s been passed on and it wouldn’t be appropriate, but I hope that Canadians appreciate that the United States government – the Obama administration – is trying to get it right. And getting it right doesn’t mean you will agree or disagree with the decision, but that it will be one based on the best available evidence and all of the complex local, state, federal, interlocking laws and concerns.

When the paper followed up with a question about what Clinton personally believes, she said, "I can’t respond."

Indeed, it's understandable that Clinton's employment history might preclude her from weighing in. The State Department, which she headed from 2009-2013, is at the center of the Keystone debate. It completed a thorough environmental assessment and is considering millions of public comments on the matter. The Obama administration announced in April that its decision on Keystone XL would be pushed back once again-- seen by some as a move to punt a politically sensitive call beyond the 2014 midterm elections.

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