George Butterfield actually said...

"We have a responsibility to see this process through and to make it a high priority."

"Obviously, you might eliminate some of the political capriciousness by granting this agency predictable mandatory funding."

"The American people may not take notice of this issue based upon the spent fuel issue alone but I guarantee you that they will notice when the cost of not completing the project becomes known."

"Let me thank the chairman for convening this important hearing today and particularly thank the witnesses for coming forward with your testimony."