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Rick Allen: “Mr. Chairman, first of all, it has been my understanding that when we look at the total cost of nuclear power, including…”

On the recordApril 10, 2003
Mr. Chairman, first of all, it has been my understanding that when we look at the total cost of nuclear power, including dealing with the radioactive waste, we are not talking about a cheap source of power. We are talking about the most expensive source of power there is. I simply ask Members to think about North Korea. We want to make sure that North Korea does not use civilian reactors for military purposes. We should not be setting the example here doing what we are saying they should not do over there. This amendment should be rejected, and I urge Members to reject it.
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Rick Allen
Republican · Georgia
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Discussing the costs and implications of nuclear power during a committee meeting.

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