Barbara Boxer: “Given the track record of this administration in terms of its energy policy and the President's lack of anything very…”

“Given the track record of this administration in terms of its energy policy and the President's lack of anything very exciting in terms of how we are going to regain the confidence and trust of the people, it is very possible--indeed, probable, in fact--that these companies, or certainly their representatives, met with the Vice President. I will tell you, when that comes out, we will know even more why, even after 9/11, they had this plan. This is just one area--Sacramento. I want to show you Los Angeles. We are not talking philosophy or ideology. We are talking about the hottest, most dangerous waste known to humankind coming near schools and hospitals in my State and in almost every other State. Again, the red area is within 1 mile of the route. The yellow area is within 3 miles. The light yellow area is within 5 miles. We have 446 schools within 5 miles of these routes. Is this what we owe those little kids? Is this what we owe them? Are they going to close the school down when they transport this near by? There are 23 hospitals within 5 miles. I am amazed we are debating this issue. I am amazed we are debating this issue. The Department of Energy doesn't tell us what the final plan is. You know why? It is because of the outcry in the country when that final plan comes forward. Attorney General Ashcroft has said we should worry about a 'dirty' bomb. And we all do. We already know it has been disruptive. That is a 'dirty' bomb.…”