John Shimkus actually said...

"Today's hearing on the disposal of low-level radioactive waste continues our detailed examination of what it takes to manage, store, and dispose of nuclear material."

"If we can see clearly to pass it without amendment on a strong bipartisan basis, we can make it into law."

"Three weeks ago, yesterday, marked 3 years from the date of enactment of the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Act."

"I know EPA hasn't been sitting on its hands the last 3 years, but we need a full accounting of what it has been doing and what still needs to be done."