Lamar Alexander actually said...

"I think nuclear power must overcome its own significant shortcomings--one, astronomical upfront costs; and, two, waste that is toxic for thousands of years--if nuclear is to be a significant solution ..."

"We have significant bipartisan support in the Senate for moving on several tracks at the same time and with the hope that sometime that one or more of those will get there first."

"So you support opening Yucca Mountain?"

"Today we'll discuss the recent Task Force Report on the Future of Nuclear Power."