John Shimkus actually said...

"That is why we need funding reform, and that is part of this debate."

"Together, these represent the Federal Government's scientific and technical case for the permanent geological repository we are required by law to build and operate."

"I trust the work done by the world-class scientists and engineers who produced these reports. I believe their work can stand up to the scrutiny of the skeptics if put to the test."

"We are acting under a law that is the current law of the land."