I rise as the designee of Mr. Nugent to offer the Nugent amendment. Parliamentary Inquiries

If the United States of America is incapable of successfully holding a dangerous inmate, then we are all in a world of hurt, Guantanamo or no Guantanamo.

There are no human rights violations occurring at Guantanamo Bay.

There is no benefit. The cost is great. Let us get around to closing Guantanamo as soon as we can.

It seems to me this is about consumers, providing them the independent energy at the source that they demand and that they want.

I think industry would respond to that in an appropriate way.

This is not a shotgun deal. This is a long, thoughtful, lots of engagement process when done properly.

I am thrilled to hear now that some folks on the other side are concerned about delaying of the permitting process.

I think directing these agencies to be accountable and prioritize this permitting process needs to be done and needs to set these deadlines in a way that is meaningful.

I take to heart your concern about the application being completed, deemed full and complete.

It is becoming an enormously important and prevalent fuel source for electricity generation, especially in the Northeast.

I hope this hearing will lead us to a thoughtful path forward on how we get how out of this mess.