Bernie Sanders actually said...

"Everybody agrees that the function of the NRC is to protect the safety of the American people; that is its job; it is not to be a proponent of nuclear power, and in the case of Vermont, against the wi..."

"I want to see the Commission do everything possible to protect the safety of the American people."

"I happen to agree with Jaczko on that."

"If the NRC does not move forward to reform its voting process to be open and transparent, I will be introducing NRC reform legislation to mandate a transparent public voting process."