I have some deep concerns about going forward with the RFS as it stands today.

One potential flaw with the RFS and the CAFE/Greenhouse Gas is that the two programs have never been fully coordinated with one another.

One problem I have with the RFS is the severe costs it has placed on smaller independent refiners.

Our challenge is to stop people from being hooked and then deal with those who are addicted.

Fred Upton went down this rabbit hole on the long-term aspects of different drugs that aren't addictive.

I really want to ensure that those who have chronic pain do not get thrown under the bus.

You need to help us figure out how we can do that because I think----

I believe there is an important role for nuclear energy to play in addressing global climate change, but I want to make perfectly clear that safety must come first.

the most important policy to help my constituents return to work is a strong positive outlook for our Nation's domestic nuclear industry.

we must have a functioning nuclear waste management program.

We are proud to be the birthplace of nuclear technology.

I think the United States is losing or has lost its edge in nuclear power and we've given it to other countries.

The commercial nuclear energy industry supports thousands of high-paying jobs, funds local school districts, and provides reliable, clean, baseload electricity around the clock.

In October, the plant's owner announced it was suspending operations at the site due to market conditions for uranium.

Illinois produces the largest share of nuclear-generated electricity in the country.

I would encourage the industry supporters in Congress to consider having that conversation.

Welcome to our hearing this morning as we examine the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's fiscal year 2019 budget proposal.

Congress needs to do something, and thank you for holding this hearing.

If the gentleman would sustain, it's languishing in leadership, not the Senate.

The legislation authored by Chairman Shimkus that was overwhelmingly reported out of this committee last year is an important step toward dealing with that issue.

You can blame it on leadership.

it is refreshing to see an administration that is committed to following the law.

I believe I have the right to close, and I reserve the balance of my time.

This is really a great debate, and I appreciate my colleague coming down here to offer this. I am not sure he was here for the whole debate, but these coal refuse sites sometimes catch on fire. And you want to talk about pollution and…

Before I yield to Mr. Rothfus just to get things straight here. Let's see. We can remediate environmental hazards by private sector dollars. I think that is good, saving the AML for other sites that can't use private sector dollars. We…