Frank Pallone actually said...

"This is a critical moment in time for the nuclear industry and its regulators."

"In no way, shape, or form can safety take a backseat to cost or competitive pressures, and that would be a recipe for disaster."

"I believe there is an important role for nuclear energy to play in addressing global climate change, but I want to make perfectly clear that safety must come first."

"The job of the Commission is to regulate nuclear power for the benefit of all Americans, not just one industry or sector."