It is not as if we are building a lot of nuclear plants right now.
To continue to subsidize over a long term a mature technology is not appropriate.
I would say it would be putting a priority on energy research for our country, something I know, Dr. Chu, you have long ...
I think we ought to talk about big wind.
Well, did you just testify that wind was a mature technology?
I think, Dr. Chu, you are one of the President's best appointees, that you have been a terrific leader.
Yes. I mean, well, there is nothing inherently--I mean, the problem is, as long as you have electricity and water, your ...
I am pro research, including offshore--the offshore wind.
Senator Alexander spoke about how to develop fuel recycling that makes economical sense and that makes anti-proliferatio...
the amount of money to do the research is relatively modest.
It seems like the money could be better spent.
I believe that that investment of $26.3 million will help jump start the investment.
Even crusty, miserly Republicans often agree that research is an appropriate role of the Federal Government.
I will go for it.
Well, thank you, Dr. Chu, for coming today.
I am all for offshore wind research and development, but I am just wondering if wind is a mature technology and it produ...
It looks like it could be an opportunity for the United States, given our experience with small reactors with the Navy.
And you would actually advocate changing bankruptcy laws to allow for a different type of seniority.
