I firmly believe the key to growing jobs here in the U.S. is growing demand, and the key to growing demand is reaching consumers in the global economy.

In the midst of a natural disaster and a tragedy that we are watching unfold literally hour by hour, we need to allow time for reflection and careful analysis and learn from their mistakes.

I am not straying from my support for safe nuclear energy as a vital component of America's present and future energy mix.

Given all of the energy challenges the American people face, this hearing on DOE and the NRC '12 budgets would have been a very important one even if it was held before the tragedy in Japan.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and again, I want to compliment you on the hearing.

I have asked our committee members to track down burdensome regulations that choke investment and destroy jobs.

Our Majority has made it clear that jobs are priority number one in this Congress.

I welcome the President's announcement that his administration plans to evaluate regulations to ensure the benefits justify the cost.

I have never been hesitant to work with any Member, Republican or Democrat, to get things done for our country