John Dingell actually said...

"This is a critical time in our history. The American people are counting on us."

"I commend you for the hearing. I thank you for the recognition. My questions will require mostly yes-or-no answers."

"Would you submit us a statement of the status of those funds, please?"

"Now, Madam Chairman, I urge NRC to focus on the completion of the Safety Evaluation Reports."