Although the most prevalent environmental debate centered on potential pipeline leaks that might endanger the sensitive Ogallala aquifer area in Nebraska and other states along the route, it is clear that a primary opposition goal for many is not to simply to reroute the pipeline, but rather to discourage and handicap oil use altogether.

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We understand the concern -- the concern about fisheries area, the concern about other commercial activities that happen near sensitive environmental areas are involved.

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