"One of NCTC's statutory responsibilities is to conduct strategic operational planning for counterterrorism activities and integrate all of the instruments of national power."
"The threat from al-Qa'ida's affiliates and adherents around the world has increased and presents particular challenges."
"I really think this is a very important matter that we're able to do that."
"counterterrorism is extraordinarily important. It is vital to the protection of the homeland."
"I'm still very concerned about the possibility of terrorist attacks against the United States."
"I think all of this goes into the decision as to whether the Government should subsidize which we're already doing."
"Would you agree that taking two SMR designs through design certification will cost at least $1.5 billion?"
"I think we have to deal with these issues. Otherwise, I feel from my vote that I just compound the problem down line."
"I'm reticent about it because if we let this go without a policy for spent fuel, if we close the plant or the repository in Nevada after spending $14 billion on it, we have $13 billion in liabilities ..."
"So you're saying the same thing. Is your cost of production at 10 to be cost effective and one will stand on its own?"
"So to be cost effective, you have to manufacture 10 units, but that doesn't mean you have to cluster them all together."