"The economic redevelopment of these sites means very good things for the local community--things like jobs, an improved tax base."
"Brownfields is an important issue for me."
"We need to see what works--and there is a lot to like about the program--but we find that there are always areas we can improve upon."
"My colleague, the ranking member Mr. Pallone, has said many times how important it is that we take a look at the Brownfields Program."
"We want to thank you for coming."
"Nuclear energy is and must remain a central component of our Nation's electricity mix."
"I appreciate Commissioner Ostendorff's willingness to speak up on the need for the Federal Government to fulfill its legal, I will add, obligation to dispose of spent nuclear fuel."
"My home State of Illinois generates the most nuclear energy in the Nation."
"I hope you are taking all necessary steps to maintain the necessary expertise and infrastructure to continue consideration of the Yucca Mountain License Application."
"if climate is a national debate, then the largest baseload generation of carbon-free energy is nuclear."
"Thank you. This has been a great hearing."