Henry Waxman actually said...

"We urgently need a new energy policy, and I hope the testimony today from Secretary Chu and Chairman Jaczko will help point the way."

"The Republican budget for this year, H.R. 1, would slash DOE's energy efficiency and renewable energy budget by 35 percent."

"It should be obvious we need a new energy policy that promotes clean, safe, and affordable energy."

"But nuclear energy, on the other hand, is not competitive unless the government subsidizes it."