Edward Markey actually said...

"Maintaining requirements for emergency response and preparedness at least until all fuel is out of the spent fuel pool and put into dry casks."

"Well, I thank the NRC for extending the comment period on the rule to August. We appreciate that."

"we are setting a precedent. There is a minimum balance, and that the funding is there, and that it is guaranteed."

"The Senate Committee will be accepting questions from Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Capito, and Senator Inhofe and other members who have a concern on this."