Henry Waxman actually said...

"The Republican energy policy seems to be depending on coal, oil, and nuclear power."

"But Japan is a highly developed country. It is technologically sophisticated as us and there is much concern in the U.S. that a similar accident can occur here."

"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."