Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The discovery of new science and the invention of new technologies is the major engine of economic growth in our time."

"Our investments in new energy technologies, and the science underlying those technologies, has been surprisingly deficient over the last 20 years."

"The need for an adequate funding policy for energy science and technology is a very important topic."

"As the industry's plans continue to materialize throughout FY 2010 and FY 2011, the NRC will increase its pre-application meetings."