Barbara Boxer actually said...

"According to experts, including the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, the loss of electricity, as Senator Alexander has said, triggered the meltdown at the Fukushima plants."

"Moving forward, I will continue to encourage cooperation and collegiality among the Commission members."

"I am confident that the NRC will continue its critical mission--ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's nuclear reactors now and in the future."

"I think this is really about culture at an agency, the safety issues."