Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"We shouldn't sit back and watch investors go to China and India to develop and commercialize next-generation reactors."

"it made no sense to close carbon-free reactors at the same time we're trying to deal with climate change."

"The past year has seen a renewed and bipartisan interest in nuclear energy reforms."

"I think there is some area for agreement here among those of us who believe that nuclear power is an important part of the future of the country."