Obama said of the two in his address, "I can't think of two people who will bring greater experience or better judgment to the task at hand...In the days to come, I'll appoint 5 other distinguished Americans including scientists, engineers, and environmental advocates to join them on the commission."
Those who would like to see individuals without business ties to an industry that could benefit from this commission might be able to think of two better people.
Fmr. Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL) Opposed to Offshore Drilling,Very Much for Nuclear Energy
Upon becoming the chairman of the Senate Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee in August 1990, Graham began to give speeches suggesting "nuclear energy should play a "significant role" in meeting America's long-term energy needs." (St. Petersburg Times - Tuesday, February 12, 1991)
In a speech given in February 1991, Graham remarked to the American Nuclear Energy Council, a Washington-based trade group, "There are no black-and-white courses in a national energy policy...Every option has both assets and liabilities." He acknowledged that nuclear energy had cost and environmental drawbacks but also said that it could be a key way to solve the country's energy problems.
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