John Shimkus actually said...

"As you know, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission was tasked under law to evaluate the site and after litigation they were finally allowed to release the report, which said if used as designed Yucca Moun..."

"The point being is that this appropriation debate is just to debate the science, which, you know, this whole thing and you stand firm on, you know, let us look at the science."

"So it is safe to say that energy development and the livelihood of people who you represent are greatly benefited by that?"

"Yes, and I was--I was just--I am glad you added photos to your testimony."