But if it is not safe and if we cannot do anything with the fuel other than store it next to a reactor, count me out.
We have a no earmarks policy.
I think we are both in agreement. Are we?
If WIPP can be used for a repository, if the State wants to do that, it seems to me that there may be other places too.
The fiscal year 2012 bill directs you to develop a strategy for the management of spent nuclear fuel.
I agree with you on the law of parsimony. I also know this is an election year, and this is controversial.
If you can't achieve ignition, that becomes a very big deal in terms of testing of weapons.
Thank you very much, Senator.
Is it possible that NIF will not achieve ignition?
Well, if the original estimate was September, and it's now March, that's a substantial period of time.
In the Senate, there was a considerable debate about whether to go ahead with this facility or not.