“We have the technology today to make the U.S. energy secure ... we can get started now. … It is time to stop talking and start building [new nuclear plants].”

—Dennis Spurgeon
Assistant Energy Secretary for Nuclear Energy
Sept. 4, 2008

“A nuclear renaissance is vital to maintaining a strong economy and ensuring that America has a clean, reliable source of abundant energy for decades to come.”

—Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.)
“We Have an Efficient, Clean Energy Alternative”
Herald-Journal (Spartanburg, S.C.)
Aug. 31, 2008 

“Nuclear energy is the best option to curb carbon emissions.”

—Dr. R.K. Pachauri
Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
As quoted by The Times of India
Aug. 26, 2008

“It’s time for U.S. progressives and Democrats to break the taboo on nuclear energy. What better way to show we’re serious about protecting our planet?”

—Will Marshall
Progressive Policy Institute
On National Public Radio’s Marketplace
Aug. 26, 2008

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