Tom Carper actually said...

"That is interesting. Why do you suppose that is?"

"I believe that it is important for us to have a fully functioning Commission because today the NRC is addressing some of the most pressing issues that the nuclear industry has faced in years."

"The discussion dealt with spent fuel is not going to end up in Yucca Mountain, and how do we go forward and find a place that is suitable in this country or places that are suitable in this country."

"I am encouraged that the President would move quickly to nominate Dr. Macfarlane to serve as Commissioner and to chair the NRC."