Lamar Alexander actually said...

"My goal has always been that we should have cleaner energy. We want American energy, not imported, wherever possible."

"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."

"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?"