[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14508]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                             ENERGY POLICY

  (Mr. KNOLLENBERG asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, Americans are looking for quick answers 
on the present energy prices and burden that is put on families and 
farmers. Nuclear power can help lead us in the right direction to 
address this problem.
  Nuclear power plants provide about one-fifth of America's 
electricity, and about 30 percent of California's electricity. They 
also run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are not affected by 
inclement weather, such as solar and wind.
  Besides being able to run efficiently, nuclear power has a strong 
environmental record. For example, nuclear plants are free of numerous 
gases such as sulfur dioxide, mercury, carbon emissions, and nitrogen 
oxide.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that nuclear power is the answer to at least 
alleviating the current energy crisis. Nuclear power is shown to be a 
reliable source, which is why the Congress must take the necessary 
steps to use nuclear power to address the energy shortages, not just in 
California, but, of course, the rising energy prices across the 
country.

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