Political Quotes

“I stand to try to enlighten Members about the Yucca Mountain resolution which is going to be before this body. Yesterday, I took to the floor to speak on the current status of the Yucca Mountain debate in the Senate. I bring it to my colleagues' attention this measure has been reported by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee and is now ready for consideration by the full Senate. There is a process here. I think it is somewhat confusing to Members, and hopefully we will get a better understanding when I share my analysis. I want to make sure everyone understands that I certainly support the majority leader's ability to control the floor of the Senate and hence the schedule. I hope the majority leader will bring this issue to the floor shortly. I and others are looking forward to working with him, Senator Lott and others, to try to come to an agreement to move the Yucca Mountain issue. However, should the majority leader choose not to bring this up and asks the Republicans to do it, we are prepared to oblige. The process laid out is unique in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. It was intended to eliminate any opportunity to delay, impede, frustrate, or obstruct the Senate and House votes on this siting resolution.”