[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 149 (Thursday, September 15, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF IAEA

  (Mr. FOSTER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of 
the International Atomic Energy Agency, commonly known as the IAEA, and 
to urge Congress to continue its support so it can continue its mission 
to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
  The primary task of the IAEA is to verify that countries comply with 
their commitments to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by monitoring 
and upholding standards for nuclear safety and security.
  But it is more than that. Earlier this month, we witnessed shelling 
and damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine, the 
largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The persistent fighting in the 
area and the occupation of the nuclear plant by Russian forces have 
raised concerns about the safety and the dangerous conditions that 
plant workers face.
  So, who are you going to call? The IAEA. Its response to the 
situation in Ukraine demonstrates the crucial importance of its 
mission.
  The IAEA stands as a trusted and stabilizing influence and reduces 
the danger of potential nuclear disasters worldwide.

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