Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I hope and pray and urge that you do your job to make sure we are safe, make sure it is operating safely, but do not be a burden on our ability to meet the need for increased electricity."

"I also appreciate the fact that your committee has found that there is no reason to doubt the safety of our nuclear power facilities."

"Is there anything within the charge of the commission to make it possible for a power plant to create an environment in which a nuclear power plant can actually operate and in which a new one could ac..."

"I mean, why did they say that?"