John Shimkus actually said...

"You have promised me numerous times that you as Secretary would continue to follow the law of the land. Is that still true?"

"There is a resolution. It is supposed to go to Yucca Mountain. That is where it is supposed to go."

"But the question is, under the law you are required to defend the application. Are you willing to follow the law and defend the application?"

"The administration needs to appreciate that there is a change occurring in the State of Nevada."