[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 15 (Monday, January 27, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              SAVANNAH RIVER SITE FOR CLEAN NUCLEAR ENERGY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month I 
unveiled my legislative priorities for 2014. I promised the people of 
Aiken and Barnwell Counties that I would continue to advocate on behalf 
of the missions at the Savannah River Site, a Department of Energy 
facility that has experienced several setbacks as a result of the 
administration's confused policies on clean nuclear energy.
  On Friday, I hosted a roundtable conducted by talented staff members 
Ted Felder, Sarah Beaulieu, and Baker Elmore with Site contractors, 
community leaders, and locally elected officials to discuss a path 
forward. Having all parties in a central setting gave me the 
opportunity to hear their concerns, thoughts, and proposals for jobs. 
While many different priorities were discussed, everyone shares the 
same objective: ensure current and future missions remain intact with a 
dedicated workforce for environmental cleanup, nonproliferation 
compliance, and national security.
  As the only Member of Congress who has worked at SRS, I am confident 
that as we all work together for these missions, our goal will be 
accomplished.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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