But I am concerned that one consequence of this green rating is less frequent inspections by the NRC.

I want to make myself perfectly clear, and I know the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the subcommittee share my views, that the top priority for the NRC is safety.

What will the NRC do to ensure that the independence of the independent contractors? What will be the process for selecting them?

I have a very strong concern about the Administration's approach in trade negotiations on the capital controls issue.

Do you think they made that decision in order to sustain the currency position and gain a trade advantage from it?

Yes. Now, they have it pegged, right?

If it shows that we are strong, why are you telling them not to do it?

In my view, this is a very shortsighted approach, both as a matter of policy and negotiating tactics.

Yes, I am.

Yes. They have built up these currency reserves, very strong positions. And we owe it. We owe it.

I think the best way to do it is to have a flexible exchange rate, and that will let the market work even more.

This was a decision by the Bank of Japan, the Government, not by private Japanese investors about the strength of the American economy.

I think you are just not coming to grips with the problem in my perception.

I am one of those people, Mr. Secretary, who always sees the glass as half-full.

This has been a rough couple of months for the president particularly in the issues of Iraq.

That's what Kerry says.

A vote for Ralph Nader is a vote for George Bush.

a vote for Ralph Nader is a vote for George Bush