But there is no question in my mind that without a robust nuclear energy program for electric energy, we can never get to where we need to get in terms of reducing carbon and having reliable energy at an affordable rate for the people of the United States of America.

I support the Chairman's testimony regarding the budgetary resources.

I would just suggest to the Chairman, that seems like a technicality we need to correct.

I think that is important for us to note in this whole CR question, too, of course, it ultimately always is taxpayers' money, whether the utility is paying it, they got it from the taxpayer, or the taxpayer does.

I understand. I think that needs to be in the record.

It would seem like although you regulate and don't advocate, it would seem like a MOX facility to reprocess spent fuel and reduce the waste by 90 percent would be something we ought to be investigating as a Nation.

Thank you, Senator Carper.

We have to re-earn it continually, so although we have had good support, we need to continue to earn your trust and confidence.

For the record, I just thought the record ought to reflect, I thought I heard you saying it in your answer, Mr. Jaczko, this was not a safety or environmental violation, which is why it didn't rise to the level of a fine.

Thank you, Secretary Peters, for being here.

I understand the privacy concerns.