Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I would urge that as you look at the nuclear component of our energy portfolio, you invest aggressively in potential technologies that could take our existing nuclear waste and reconfigure it into fue..."

"Rhode Islanders and Americans across our Nation acutely understand the benefits of becoming the world's leader in clean energy technology and the risks of failing in that endeavor."

"everyone in America should have a stake in legislation that can transform our energy system into one that is far more efficient, far cleaner and provides energy independence for America."

"Americans are brought together by our common understanding that our current fossil fuel energy habit is not sustainable."