05/20/2009
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"I wholeheartedly support Jeff's nomination and the other nominees here today and believe their diverse backgrounds give them the necessary qualifications to support TVA's important mission."
"Making the decision to go to war of any sort is a heavy responsibility for our Nation's elected leaders, and the decision to use nuclear weapons is the most consequential of all."
"The use of nuclear weapons must be subject to political control."
"I am confident Stephen understands the needs of farmers and will be an important asset as we work to help rural America prosper and grow."