"In my opinion, the Administration decided to ignore the science and circumvent the law."
"Where in the NWPA does it say that social public acceptance is a criteria?"
"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 ..."
"I don't think social public acceptance is a criteria under the law."
"We had the Nuclear Waste Policy Act in 1982 as amended in 1987. That is 29 and 24 years ago."
"I would assume the Secretary of Energy is knowingly and willfully violating federal law."
"It is obvious if you allow plans that are covered in one state, that are approved in one state, to be offered across the state line, it is going to promote competition and should lower costs."
"Allowing Americans to purchase coverage across state lines is an idea that has been gaining momentum for good reason."