"when concerns are raised to this Congress and Congress urges the EPA to undertake a study, we take that seriously"
"I hope that my Republican counterparts are really interested in reform that will lead to better research."
"It is science, not partisan politics, which should guide their resolution."
"Science activities at EPA comprise only a fraction of the agency's overall budget, but their importance and impact on jobs and the economy are enormous."
"The truth is that the actual decision process surrounding Yucca has always been political."
"If it is opened, it should be because Nevadans are willing to take the waste, not because 49 States have forced it on them."
"the history of radioactive waste management... has always been a mixture of politics and science."
"a decision was made basically to make the choice prior to the scientific work being completed."
"The decision to close Yucca Mountain was not driven by science, and it is a fiction to pretend that it was."
"Article entitled, 'State Policy Leads Beluga Team to Remove Alaska Scientists,' submitted for the record."
"Article entitled, 'Email Reveals State Dispute Over Polar Bear Listing,' submitted for the record."