Jul 16, 2008
Am I correct in understanding that a new nuclear power plant could cost as much as $20 billion? Is that within the ball park?
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
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Jul 16, 2008
Critical times at nuclear plants call for special inspections, both to ensure the public safety but also to boost public confidence.
Jul 16, 2008
Do you know what, Senator Craig? When people see this, and they find out that a company like Energy gets zero fine, confidence is not terribly high.
Jul 16, 2008
I have every reason to believe, or at least strong reason to believe that Yucca Mountain as a repository for nuclear waste will never going to happen.
Jul 16, 2008
It seems to me inexplicable that there are no fines attached to this lack of oversight.
Jul 16, 2008
Can I have your commitment that you will send a representative to Montpelier tomorrow?
Jul 16, 2008
You want confidence? Then these guys are going to have to have the power to assure the American people that these plants are absolutely safe.
Jul 16, 2008
I think they would be very surprised that a mishap of this scope ends up with no fine at all
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