Support for building more nuclear power plants fell to 42 percent from 61 percent that it was in 2008.

We believe a review of Ms. Svinicki's qualifications and her previous service at the NRC demonstrate that she is precisely, precisely the kind of public servant that gives all Americans confidence in the safe operation of our Nation's…

When I don't vote for you, Commissioner, it is because I have reasons that go with my view of your candor or lack of same, and also the record in terms of safety.

I have two more points. After the Three Mile Island accident, the NRC Chairman's duties were really changed, and they were strengthened...

the burden on the NRC should be taken seriously by every Commissioner. The safety of millions of people... rests on your shoulders.

Because I think that is key. There was such a confusion over that after Fukushima, and the arguments went back and forth.

But that leaves us in a situation of how do we build in, because our responsibility--build in rules and regulations that prevent, as you would say, well-intentioned, extremely bright people from doing things that are very detrimental?

I think it also is a strong case, in my view, for a very clear but very strong Volcker Rule.

It seems that their model, their VaR model, was loosened up considerably, giving them the opportunity to engage in more risky activities.

The Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to enhance the protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses with respect to mortgages, and for other purposes.

Our Nation's growing reliance on the National Guard and Reserves for operational duties here and overseas means that our warrior-citizens must have airtight reemployment rights and financial protections when they are called to the colors.

Since 1940, the Congress has recognized that men and women in the service of the United States deserve special protections.

I think they should be able to move without a termination fee on post when that housing becomes available.

This protection is not offered to a widow of someone who dies on active service.

I want to commend you for all your efforts to assist veterans.

The proposal that I am making advances several, I think, important improvements.

And the irony to me is that if there was a good Volcker Rule in place, they might not have been able to do this because it clearly does not seem to be hedging customer risk or even the overall exposure of the bank's portfolio.

So there is a possibility, in fact, if it is done correctly and proposed, which I hope it is, that it could have avoided this situation?