Dianne Feinstein actually said...

"Over the past 5 years, Senator Feinstein and I have worked hard with the Department to keep costs under control and to make sure hard-earned taxpayer dollars are spent wisely."

"It seems to me your job is already difficult enough, and I am not pleased to have to play these games with the Administration for yet another year."

"the American people need NRC to be a strong, independent, and capable regulator, and the nuclear industry should be held accountable to it for the safety of all reactors, both operating and retired."

"I do not think you find that acceptable, and I do not find it acceptable."