Barbara Boxer actually said...

"We are great because we allow that debate."

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

"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."

"Let's just bring those disagreements out to the fore and recognize that is how this country is."