In my very strong opinion, the role of the NRC is not to represent Entergy or any other nuclear power company against Vermont or against any other State; it is to ensure the strongest safety standards possible at nuclear plants.
On the recordJune 12, 2012
Source
congress.govEditor's note · Context
Sanders emphasizes the NRC's duty to prioritize safety over industry interests.
Share
More from Bernie Sanders
Aug 11, 2026
Almost every day, there is a new story about how your companies are losing control of the AI technology you are developing, with potentially cataclysmic results.
Aug 19, 2026
DFA has a responsibility to the workers, farmers, and community members who have built and supported this facility for generations.
Aug 15, 2026
Meanwhile, while the rich get richer, millions of Americans cannot afford the basic necessities of life—food, housing, healthcare, and a decent retirement.
Aug 20, 2026
She has been a champion for canceling medical debt, expanding childcare, guaranteeing paid family leave, and building an economy that works for the many, not the few.





