James Inhofe actually said...

"The nomination of Kristine Svinicki to continue to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is crucial, especially as the Commission enters a tumultuous time with a lack of transparent leaders..."

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

"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."

"I think you covered that pretty well in your opening statement, but I wanted to make it in reference to this reorganization statement."