Ben Cardin actually said...

"Thank you for the courtesy. I wanted to have the opportunity to reintroduce Dr. Macfarlane to our Committee."

"Thank you for the leadership you have shown in restoring the type of collegiality that is critically important for the Commission."

"I have long been a supporter of Yucca Mountain and I continue to believe that the project should move forward."

"Since I came to the Senate, I have worked closely with my colleagues to ensure that nuclear energy can continue to be a vital part of America's energy mix."