Joe Barton actually said...

"Yucca Mountain is still the law of the land."

"The NRC is supposed to serve as an independent watchdog which is driven by science, not politics."

"Just remember, this is the Energy and Commerce Committee. No more shenanigans like you were trying earlier."

"If this Congress affirmatively states that the application should continue to be reviewed and that Yucca Mountain should continue to be considered according to current law, is the Secretary of Energy ..."