The fact that we haven't proceeded forward is because we haven't had a comprehensive blueprint of energy policy for the future.

I do not believe any of these programs directly align with what Senator Bingaman and others are proposing.

If we adopted reprocessing in this country, we could--instead of storing 97 percent, using 3 percent, we could use 97 percent and store 3 percent.

It's going to be costly to them...

I'm just not sure that I want to be a participant in something that accomplishes a good feeling, but not an effective cost for the ratepayers in the States that don't have the benefit.

I think it's in our country's interest to decide to produce more of our electricity from renewable sources.

A national RES would be good for the environment, good for the economy, and good for our country.

I look forward to working with the committee to draft legislation that meets the goals of a national RPS while taking into consideration regional differences.

I am disappointed that we do not have an Administration witness to explain how an RPS would be implemented at the federal level.

We must be sure to craft a policy that utilizes all resources that achieve the goal of reduced emissions.

In fact, the Southeast is one of the regions of the country that will see the most benefit from this proposal.