Mike Levin: “the tritium production issue that is the subject of the Sessions amendment is a very important issue. The Department of…”

“the tritium production issue that is the subject of the Sessions amendment is a very important issue. The Department of Energy must have a level playing field to make a sound decision on a tritium production source. We should not restrict the options available to the Department of Energy in making that choice. The Sessions amendment would ensure a level playing field for the Department to make its choice. That is why I strongly support the Sessions amendment. Mr. President, I will work hard to ensure that the conference on the defense authorization bill will result in a level playing field to assure the Energy Department can make the best possible choice. That is in our national interest. Mr. President, Secretary of Defense William Cohen agrees that there should be no restriction on the options being considered by the Department of Energy on a future tritium production source.”