I will be asking you more about what we can be doing in the intercoastal communities to provide for that necessary arctic infrastructure when it comes to ports and our harbors.

We are an infrastructure-poor State. We face some challenging conditions when it comes to construction of some of our infrastructure along our coastline.

The situation is that they can't wait for a period of years that it takes for the funds to be appropriated for a feasibility study.

I think we need to assert that leadership and do so in a way that is smart and safe, but again, really recognizing our full potential there.

We are, of course, trying to move forward with an Arctic deep water port, and the port study has been underway for some period of time.

I think it will be timely, and, again, an issue that you have and I have discussion on.

I have been critical of this program I think you know, and have questioned the need and the justification for a direct loan program for auto makers and these component suppliers.

I really do hope that we have full cooperation and participation from the Secretary and from his team in identifying how we can truly move this forward.

I do feel that it is imperative that as we look to our energy portfolio as a Nation that we be working actively to advance the nuclear portfolio when it comes to our energy needs and our energy security.

I for one have concerns with the possibility that Yucca would be used for anything other than the statutory use as a repository for the spent nuclear fuel and our high level defense waste.

the cost of regulations that is the big barrier to market for new nuclear projects.

I am trying to chase rumors, so if anybody has more detailed information, I think it would be helpful to know.

I feel like I have got a second bite at the apple because you were before the Energy Committee not too many weeks ago.

We know that it is an issue.

We are hopeful that there will be a useful framework as we work on our energy legislation.

I hope that this revolutionary approach pans out.

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