Barbara Boxer

I look forward to a strong TSCA bill.

It is so because it was 7 years ago when I took the panel. I think it was 7 years ago that I took the gavel--I don't even remember; time goes so fast when you are having fun--I took that gavel and the first thing we did is we had a hearing…

Right. The dilemma we face is the window to act is closing in on us. The Senator showed some extraordinary photos. One is up there now. We see that already climate change is creating climate refugees. There was a movie done called…

Fifty-six presentations on the floor of the Senate, regardless of the hour, regardless of his other pressing needs, the Senator is making the record that we must act to prevent the worst and most catastrophic occurrences from climate…

First I wish to say how proud I am to listen to the Senator's words, to have him on the committee I am so honored to chair. To learn today that the Senator made over 50----

It is about openness and transparency; it is about safety; it is about accountability.

I want the information and I will get it, even if I have to go to whistleblowers.

We are also going to look at the 12 recommendations that were made post-Fukushima for safety.

One, NRC's former senior resident inspector for Diablo Canyon filed a formal dissent, saying that Diablo was operating outside the seismic requirements of its license.

I swear that I will uphold this Constitution and defend and protect the people that I represent.

The cost of Fukushima, might I remind you, is pretty much immeasurable.

I want to thank all you commissioners for coming here today.

Documents show that you were ready to allow that plant to startup before all the technical studies were done.

I think we all agree NRC must be independent, it is essential.

You have also committed that to everyone else. So I am just saying to you if we do not have the documents that we request rightfully and legally, you better assert why you are withholding them.

I think the States in this country should have a strong seat at the table.

I believe that our nuclear power plants are some of the safest, maybe the safest in the world.

I am completely flummoxed. This is a big and important issue, and this business of a cost-benefit analysis when you are dealing with a potential terror attack and a takeover of a nuclear plant? You have got to be kidding.

I guess my question is do you think it is right to reopen a facility while an investigation is still going on?

I am going to be introducing legislation that will ensure that the Commission and staff are more open about their travel.

The NRC's response to my investigation is not the only recent example of the agency's effort to avoid congressional oversight.

My investigation into why flawed equipment was installed at San Onofre is very important, as it will provide lessons learned for the Commission's future safety decisionmaking activities.

The arrogance of that is unbelievable, because you wouldn't be here without the Congress.

To me, this is an unacceptable delay, because earthquakes aren't going to wait until your paperwork is done.

I think decommission; I think Massachusetts has one coming as well.