John Shimkus actually said...

"As we have testified in other hearings, our concern has been whether this is a workable solution to move forward, and I believe that without a consent-based process, it is not a workable solution."

"If the gentleman would yield. And to the members of the panel, you better take the questions seriously because he is asking a question why didn't you comply with the law?"

"And I am talking about oversight by the legislative branch over the executive branch and independent agencies."

"In that way, the NRC keeps the public informed of the agency's regulatory licensing and oversight activities, which you stated earlier."