"Well, no, it is not unlikely with the Blue Ribbon Commission and with the statements by this administration for States to have come forward and tried to organize their own political support with the Governor's office and their sitting Senators to be making this pitch that we would consider it."
"I remain committed to ensuring that consumers get the repository that they have paid for and that the costs to the taxpayers are minimized."
"So it was not successful as an----"
"Fifteen billion was invested in this repository program and got us within just a month of knowing whether we have a scientifically safe and sound location."
"Shutting down the repository program, the administration did not elaborate on a technical or safety concern, merely that it was 'unworkable.'"
"It appears congressional action is needed, and I am willing to work with my colleagues to address this issue."
"After over 30 years and $15 billion, the American people deserve to know the NRC's independent, objective conclusion."
"DOE estimates the cost of starting over to be $5.6 billion for just the first 10 years."
"In 2009, the administration unilaterally decided to cancel the Yucca Mountain program and sought to withdraw the license application."
"In 2008, after decades of research, DOE filed an 8,700-page license application at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for permission to construct a repository at Yucca Mountain."
"Mr. Shimkus. The gentleman yields back the time."