James Inhofe actually said...

"It was right of him to resign last month. By removing himself as a distraction to the agency, the Commission can once again focus on its mission of nuclear safety."

"Thank you, Chairman Boxer, for holding this hearing. One of the Senate's more important responsibilities is to offer advice and provide consent to the President's nominations."

"I think, rather than extreme, I should have used the word impatient. I am ready for nuclear energy."

"I do not envy you a bit. You are put in a position--I know a little bit about chain of command because I was in a very lowly position, but I was in the United States Army."