President Barack Obama offered his clearest critique of the case for the Keystone XL pipeline, signaling a confrontation with Republicans as they try to force approval of the project starting today. “Understand what this project is: It is providing the ability of Canada to pump their oil, send it through our land down to the Gulf where it will be sold everywhere else,” the president said today during a visit to Yangon, Myanmar. “It doesn’t have an impact on U.S. gas prices.” The statement repeats a main point used by opponents of the project, including former hedge fund manager and now Democratic fundraiser Tom Steyer. He and other critics have argued the heavy crude from Alberta ’s oil sands that will be carried by Keystone is destined for overseas markets. Related: House Passes Bill to Approve Keystone Over Objections From Obama Keystone Left Behind as […]