Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
Mar 15, 2011
I would like to know if, in fact, over the last 5 years, can you furnish this committee with the infractions or violations or emergency where the NRC had to send an emergency crew to any of the facilities that operates within the…
Mar 15, 2011
Can you assure the members of this committee, the American public, that what happened in Japan cannot happen here in America at any of our nuclear power plants?
Mar 15, 2011
I have also been told that our number-one threat to our nuclear facilities is terrorism.
Mar 15, 2011
Transparency is really the key word. The American people, the people around the world are looking for transparency.
Mar 15, 2011
I personally believe that nuclear must be part of any portfolio of renewable energy sources that will move this Nation forward.
Mar 15, 2011
the Republican proposal would basically put all of DOE loan guarantee funding into nuclear energy.
Mar 15, 2011
my advice for the nuclear energy industry, both here and in Japan, would be to be as transparent as possible.
Mar 15, 2011
we can accurately explain to the American people what happened and assure them that we are prepared for any contingency in our own nuclear energy arsenal.
Mar 15, 2011
we must make sure that we are honest with the American people about exactly what we know, and also what we don not know.
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