On the recordMarch 23, 2015
your duties in this regard are the single-most important function of government, and the only thing the public will care about if there were to be a nuclear incident.
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congress.govyour duties in this regard are the single-most important function of government, and the only thing the public will care about if there were to be a nuclear incident.
Cooper emphasizes the critical nature of nuclear safety responsibilities.
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