Lamar Alexander actually said...

"So there is no economic responsibility? No responsibility you have to make sure that a power plant can also be operated economically at the same time?"

"What if we didn't have nuclear power?"

"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."