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On the recordJune 12, 2012
I believe, again, that the NRC's job is to protect the public and be a strong and fair regulator, without bias in favor of or against the nuclear industry.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders emphasizes the NRC's duty to prioritize public safety over industry interests.

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