07/21/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Nuclear energy is an extremely important part of our energy supply in this Country."
"Never has the NRC ever denied a request for an exemption from safety."
"The fact that you cannot commit today to uphold the safety planning for this plant... is outrageous."
"They are basically asking to be let off the hook and if you grant this exemption, and you have never turned down one before..."