Tom Carper

Thanks to Senator John Kerry, that happened.

Just keep in mind, if it is not perfect, make it better.

The appearance can be more damaging sometimes than the actual trip itself, so continue to be vigilant in that area for us

The idea that trips to a place like Norway and Malaysia have been taken that cost a lot of money

Just give us some clear examples. Just be real specific.

We have a term in Delaware, maybe you do here in Massachusetts, for a situation like the one that you uncovered and have investigated and tried to straighten it out. We call it a dog's breakfast.

One of the things that is most important is that Democrats and Republicans in the Senate and in the House find a way to trust each other again

I think they have asked for additional monies that previously they would have used--drawn monies from the fund to pay for.

Your predecessor, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, was a true friend of the fisherman.

This is a fight that should have been fought. This is a fight that should have been resolved years ago.

We have certainly appreciated the focus that congressional members have brought to bear on this issue.

But I want to thank Senator Brown who serves on the Subcommittee, for suggesting that we have this hearing and for suggesting that we hold it here today.

Well, we will look forward to you report back to us later this year to see how this all sorts out.

I think that the Commission will probably receive from the Task Force perhaps some recommendations in this area.

I implore you to do the same, whether you are the Chair or a member of this Commission. Treat other people the way you want to be treated.

I do not believe that the actions of this Administration or the Chairman have demonstrated the sense of urgency with regard to the issue of storing spent nuclear fuel.

Shouldn't we be looking at the requirements for the operating life of these batteries and extending that?

If we had to do this all over again, we should be smart enough to do actually what they have done in France.

I think we ought to go back and look at what we are doing now with respect to beyond design basis events.

We should be able to find or provide an incentive system so that States would willingly, unlike Nevada, would willing say, please, put your nuclear spent fuel here in our State.

I would just say, they are used to, in these exercises, having a lull and during the lull they have lunch.

A message from Fukushima is that 4 hours or sometimes eight is not sufficient.

We concluded a long time ago that Federal standards are the best way to ensure consistent air pollution reductions occur around our Country.

It kind of makes you wonder if people aren't just picking on the little States.

It is just my message, step up to the plate, corporate responsibility, caring about people's health.