Judd Gregg: “The Simpson-Bowles Commission...came to the conclusion that on our present path this Nation goes bankrupt.”

Why would we do it? Because it makes no sense, from the standpoint of policy.

Without the 99 nuclear power plants that operate in 30 States, carbon emissions from the U.S. electric sector would be approximately 25 percent higher.

Had it been actually a legislative vehicle versus a commission, we probably would be out of the woods right now on our deficit and debt issues.

I subscribe to Senator Gregg's emphasis on value-based reimbursement. I think we're making progress on Medicare. It's not hopeless.