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RE: Kerry on Yucca Mt.
Senator Kerry was on our local news today and addressed his position on
Yucca Mountain. I will transcribe some of that interview for the
members of this list to answer some of the questions brought up by some.
This was on "Face to Face" May 17, 2004
Ralston: Yucca Mountain obviously (has) been a big issue for you in
Nevada. . . You had an op-ed piece that was in the local newspaper
today. Let me quote from it and ask you about it. You said "I voted
against the plan to dispose of waste at Yucca mountain. And as
President I would fight against it. That includes putting a stop to the
dump once and for all." The question is how, how are you going to do
that?
Kerry: "There are any number of ways you can do it. First of all you
have to submit it to the Congress and be willing to do it. Funding is
required so you can do it with a budget. You can do it with your EPA.
You can do it by heeding the scientific advice and by putting that
scientific advice out in front of the Nation. You have to do what is in
the interest of safety and in the interest of smart policy. I have
always believed there were problems with Yucca Mountain as a repository.
It is very, very, distinct. Now as President, believe me, there are
enormous leverage and assets you can bring to bear on that. I think the
country has to go to 21St. Century science. I don't think the current
Administration believes in science adequately. They deny the science of
global warming, they deny the science of stem cell research, they deny
the science now of what people are telling us about long term safety of
Yucca mountain. And they have even ignored warnings about the safety of
workers up there. I think that is callused. I think that is wrong. I
will proceed to take America down the road of proper scientific research
and discovery. I am confidant we can find a more effective, long term
way to ultimately dispose of our waste. . . I think the science out
there tells us that Yucca mountain is not a good idea."
Don't shoot the messenger. I just thought this extra statement applied
to the discussion.
Carl Speer
Real-Time Radiological Services, Inc.
2721 Losee Rd, Suite E
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
702.639.0066
www.RealtimeRad.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu
[mailto:owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu] On Behalf Of Flanigan, Floyd
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 10:55 AM
To: Sinclair, Michael; radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu
Subject: RE: Kerry on Yucca Mt.
I they would work on getting remanufacturing back on the plate the
disposal problem wouldn't be as big as it has become post Jimmy Carter.
Floyd W. Flanigan B.S.Nuc.H.P.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu
[mailto:owner-radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu]On Behalf Of Sinclair, Michael
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 10:43 AM
To: 'radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu'
Subject: Kerry on Yucca Mt.
The Senator is entitled to his opinion relative to Yucca Mt., but he's
not offering an alternative. Does that mean he's opposed to radioactive
waste disposal altogether or just in Nevada? Is he suggesting that if
he's elected he'll start the whole process over again someplace else?
The article raises more questions than it answers. Mike Sinclair
-----Original Message-----
From: Scoggins, Frank S. [mailto:FSSCOGGI@SOUTHERNCO.COM]
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 8:05 AM
To: radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu
Subject: John Jerry editorial on Yucca Mountain
John Kerry guest editorial on Yucca Mountain
This is not a joke. It was in the Sunday Edition of the Las Vegas Review
Journal. Use link below to get to page.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/May-16-Sun-2004/opinion/2388
9849.html
Not on my watch
Candidate says Yucca a non-starter if he's elected
By JOHN KERRY
SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW-JOURNAL
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