Cannot Quote by Shelley Berkley
“I cannot understand for the life of me why DOE is going forward with this licensing procedure when we do not know whether or not the scientific documentation upon which you are basing your decisions is, in fact, flawed.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony, U.S. House Energy Committee, 2009
The speaker questions the rationale for proceeding with a licensing process despite uncertain or potentially flawed scientific data.
In simple terms: Proceeding without reliable data is risky.
Key Takeaway
Demand better evidence before action.
Themes
accountability
transparency
policy
science
risk management
Mood
skeptical
concerned
urgent
Type
political
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- energy project approvals
- environmental assessments
- public health policy
- technology deployment
- regulatory hearings
Key Concepts
regulatory process
evidence based decision making
government oversight
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would satisfy you to move forward?
- How can oversight be improved to prevent premature licensing?
A Different Perspective
If the data is later proven flawed, the licensing could cause irreversible harm.
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