Alberta premier defends oilsands development at U.S. governors' meeting

Alberta premier defends oilsands development at U.S. governors' meeting (Alberta-Oil-Sands) | Oilweek Magazine

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said the oilsands are an important fuel source for the United States. While it may produce some environmental challenges, so do sources such as coal and nuclear power, he said.

"This oil replaces oil that we´re buying from dictators around the world," Schweitzer said.

"We will never have to send troops to the border between Montana and Alberta to protect that energy supply. These are good trading partners."