"I think it is great that President-elect Obama is proceeding and has put your nomination forward, a career person who has worked in this area."
"Again, I want to emphasize that by doing so, then we will send a message to other workers in other parts of the country that as we clean up places like Hanford, we work in Ohio and Oklahoma and South ..."
"I look forward to supporting your confirmation on the Senate floor when that occurs."
"I would like a commitment from you that once you are confirmed, that you take a close look at these three issues, ongoing cleanup, worker health, and property damage claims."
"I wanted to receive assurances from you that you will continue to focus on that commitment and make sure those resources are forthcoming."
"Now, my understanding, when we talk about whether we list it under RCRA, is that we are dealing with hazardous substances here."
"I hope we look at the full costs here in terms of all of our energy sources."
"So what eventually is going to happen with these substances? What is your plan you have right now to deal with these thousands and thousands of pounds of toxic substances and hazardous substances?"
"I think it is tremendously important that when we look at the cost of coal or renewable energy or nuclear we look at the full costs that are out there."
"I want to commit, like Senator Alexander did, to make sure that the victims are made whole on this."
"I think that most drivers and truckers in America believe we are going to see $150 oil and $4-$5 gasoline and diesel sometime again in the not-too-distant future."