Jim Webb: “I am one of those who believe it is critical that the United States accelerate its deployment of nuclear energy.”

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

I think we really need to work here in the Congress on having a clear, objective methodology that everyone can understand around the world.

Thank you, Mr. President. I thank the Parliamentarian for that clarification. (The remarks of Mr. Webb pertaining to the introduction of S. 3372 are located in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

It is imperative that the United States policy be based on a clear set of principles that everyone here at home and in the region can understand.