On the recordJuly 13, 2011
I oppose the amendment, but certainly I recognize Dr. Heck's leadership on this issue, and I know of what he speaks and how proud he is of his State and how determined he is relative to the Yucca Mountain project. I just want you to know, having been to that site at one point in time and seeing the substantial investment there, of course, from many other people's perspective, including mine, that substantial investment at some point ought to be realized. So, understandably, we appreciate and understand where you are coming from, and we respect your dedication to your own State's welfare. Mr. Chairman, I do rise to oppose the amendment. This amendment attempts to secure additional funding for the State of Nevada. It also attempts to stipulate policies for research and development for the back end of the fuel cycle, which should properly be authorized before they are funded from this account. This committee and Members, and many Members, have taken a strong position against the administration's Yucca Mountain policy that's well known. The future of our nuclear waste policy, of course, deserves more consideration than this amendment and perhaps this evening would afford. I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 2020 Point of Order
