"This is a hearing on legislation to strengthen two programs that are central to improving the Nation's efficient use of energy."
"The current generation of nuclear power plants was mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s and 1980s."
"17 companies or groups of companies have ordered 26 new reactors."
"For nearly 30 years, utilities did not order a single new nuclear power plant."
"Nuclear power is an essential part of our energy mix."
"Secretary Salazar has important decisions to make."
"Decisions that may prove essential to our Nation's energy security and economic well being."
"As Congress considers new energy legislation and the promise of renewable energy resources, we encourage you to ensure that renewable energy development is done in a prudent manner that protects key f..."
"If Congress is truly serious about energy policy, it will kill this special-interest boondoggle immediately and apologize to the American people for the harm it has caused."
"the corn ethanol scam is one of the longest-running robberies of American taxpayers in this country's history."
"I think that's good. I would just say to you that when the delays don't seem to have an end it causes a lot of nerve wracking."