My bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Boxer and Markey, addresses this very serious flaw in the decommissioning process.

That needs to be called to the attention of the American people, people who are closely watching this.

I understand the industry expects to spend approximately $4 billion on post-Fukushima safety requirements.

I believe the only way the nuclear industry can remain a vibrant part of our energy mix is if it has the confidence of the public.

The NRC's mission is a vital one and must be adequately funded.

Please stop helping us, Congressman.

the truth is the $2.9 billion, the cost has to be passed on to somebody, and ultimately, it is going to be all of our constituents that are going to be paying for it.

the fact is it will reduce it.

To regain the respect and the working relationship, I think, is very important.

It might be a good idea, Mr. Chairman--maybe you did this before I came in--to remind him why we have to cut this short.

More than a decade ago, the last time the Republicans were a majority, I chaired this committee and we raised concerns over the EPA's grants management. It seems a lot still needs to be done.

I would say a similar thing to you, Ms. Kendall. We are involved in two things right now that I think would be of interest to you.

Congress has a constitutional duty to conduct vigorous oversight to ensure that agencies are following the law and spending taxpayer dollars wisely.

Once they either list something as threatened or endangered, they never get off the list.

It is something that certainly has a great effect in my State of Oklahoma.

I have been one of the top critics of the EPA--that when they get involved in these things, we find out nothing ever happens.

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