Secretary Chu
"The American people should have full confidence that the United States has rigorous safety regulations in place to ensure that our nuclear power is generated safely and responsibly."
"To meet our energy needs, the Administration believes we must rely on a diverse set of energy sources including renewables like wind and solar, natural gas, clean coal and nuclear power."
“If you look at the process in which the NRC approves going forward with construction projects and nuclear reactors, it’s a thoughtful process,” Chu told reporters today after appearing before the House Appropriations subcommittee on energy and water development. “It’s a multiyear process and because of its very nature, I think these things can proceed.”
- Secretary Chu, Prepared Comments to Congress, March 15, 2011
President Obama
"I've already instructed our nuclear regulatory agency to make sure that we take lessons learned from what's happening in Japan and that we are constantly upgrading how we approach our nuclear safety in this country."
- President Obama to KOAT-TV Albuquerque, March 15, 2011
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)
" The bottom line is, we do have to free ourselves of dependence from foreign oil in the other half of the globe. I'm still willing to look at nuclear. As I've always said, it has to be done safely and carefully."
- Sen. Chuck Schumer, Meet the Press, March 13, 2011
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La)
"We need nuclear energy to supply this country with clean, carbon-free energy. At the same time, we need to look at the vulnerabilities within our nuclear power facilities and make sure we provide enough redundancies to mitigate any complications from man-made or natural disasters. Japan's handling of this crisis presents an opportunity for nuclear scientists everywhere to learn more about nuclear safety, knowledge the U.S. government can use to develop our own nuclear policy and build smarter, safer standards for our plants, particularly those geographically vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunami."
- Sen. Mary Landrieu, Statement Issued 3/15/11
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.)
“On the nuclear side, it’s the Gulf oil spill all over again. Look at the oil spill in your rearview mirror; people are now talking about drilling on both sides of the aisle. Six months from now they’re going to be talking about … it’s imperative that we build more nuclear power plants.”
- Sen. Lindsay Graham, POLITICOPro 3/16/11
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