Every year, the Department of Energy is sued by the utilities, and they lose the lawsuits because they promised that they were going to find someplace to put the waste instead of putting it in dry storage.
Voinovich highlights ongoing legal issues regarding nuclear waste storage commitments.
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I think one of the really important things about this endeavor is that--General Clapper, you understand how important it is...
We still believe that identifying long-term funding for all of the reform efforts would help, especially as the money becomes tighter and congressional decisionmakers such as yourself have to prioritize.
My champion on this project is a friend of many in this chamber, George Voinovich.
I would like to say, again, thank you very, very much for the good work that you have done.
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