“For America to reach the energy goals set forth in the bill, especially those on
carbon emissions and renewable generation, more power will have to be generated
by nuclear plants. It’s that simple.”
        — The News & Advance (Lynchburg, Va.) editorial,
             July 9, 2009

“In this economy, with our energy independence at stake, we must make nuclear energy a part of our nation’s future.”

         —Nuclear Power Must Be in the Mix
             Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-Tenn.)            
             The Tennessean op-ed
             June 19, 2009

"U.S. electricity use is projected to increase 45 percent by 2030. This means nuclear and other cleaner energy alternatives are necessary to wean the nation from coal and other fossil fuels, which today account for about 85 percent of U.S. energy production. Congress should not squander an opportunity to promote nuclear energy as an integral part of the transition."

        —First Step Toward a Balanced Energy Policy
            The Dallas Morning News Editorial
            May 8, 2009

“Sen. [Jim] Webb wants to explore whether the U.S. should recycle nuclear fuel rods … The United States shouldn’t leap into recycling fuel rods, but the topic deserves a full and comprehensive investigation.”

        —“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—Nuclear Waste?”
            The Roanoke (Va.) Times editorial
            Aug. 25, 2008

“The bottom line for politicians is that there are ways to produce much more nuclear energy in this county safely and cleanly. Those who really want to move in that direction have no reason to delay.”

        —“No We Can’t—Yet”
            Investor’s Business Daily editorial
            Aug. 25, 2008

“Webb … may have latched onto an answer to the question of what to do with nuclear waste: Recycle it into new fuel.”

        —“Webb’s Correct on Nuclear Power’s Role”
            Lynchburg (Va.) News & Advance editorial
            Aug. 24, 2008

“Nuclear power needs to remain a substantial source of Michigan’s generating capacity.”

        —“It’s Time to Get Moving on Energy Policy”
            Michigan Business Review editorial
            Aug. 21, 2008

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