[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H2144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             NUCLEAR ENERGY

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong 
support of the nuclear energy sector. Not only do nuclear power plants 
provide affordable reliable energy, they also provide many quality, 
high-paying jobs and are the backbone of many communities.
  My district is home to a nuclear plant in Clinton, Illinois, that 
employs nearly 700 people. Nuclear energy is a secure energy source 
that plays a vital role in a responsible all-of-the-above energy 
policy. It is the biggest provider of reliable, efficient clean energy, 
and it provides on-demand energy 24/7.
  The recent record cold temperatures in the Midwest show the 
importance of energy diversification. Many of my constituents saw steep 
increases in their electric bill.
  While pipes froze and transportation became difficult because of iced 
roads and bridges, nuclear power remained consistent. I worry that 
things could have become worse if nuclear power wasn't able to fill the 
gaps where needed.
  This is why I stand here today in support of nuclear energy and all 
of my constituents and the hardworking taxpayers of Clinton and Central 
Illinois.

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