Lamar Smith actually said...

Do you believe that the benefits of nuclear power should be specifically recognized in the UNFCCC agreement to be reached in Paris?

The U.S. has not lived up to its potential when it comes to nuclear energy.

However, our ability to move from R&D to market deployment has been hampered by government red tape and partisan politics.

What role will nuclear play in meeting global emissions targets that we can expect in the agreement in Paris?