I am somewhat concerned that we move ahead as quickly as possible in the nuclear research areas.
Pete Domenici
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Pete V. Domenici is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1973 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his work on budgetary issues and energy policy. During his tenure, he played a significant role in shaping legislation related to nuclear energy and national defense. Domenici was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in the areas of health care and education reform. He was a prominent advocate for fiscal responsibility and was instrumental in the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
I would like to hope that every step of the way you have gone to the scientific community and attempted to get the right answer.
Well, it should not surprise you, if we do an energy bill, and we are well on the way to having one written, we are surely going to have a major section on the research and development of the car engine and whatever the United States is…
If it is wrong, which most scientists say it is, we ought to conclude that it is.
I urge you, as the head person, to be aware of that and make sure that it is succeeding.
Senator Dianne Feinstein and I have worked cooperatively on that as cosponsors.
I am pleased with the 7.5 percent increase that President Bush has proposed for the Department of Veterans Affairs budget for fiscal year 2004.
What happens if the State never comes to an agreement with you regarding the clean-up? Will that impact on your ability to quickly ship waste to WIPP?
Why have you abandoned the notion that long-term clean-up costs over the next 30 years could be effectively reduced through aggressive development of the technologies?