Energy for the Future Bill 2014 (Debating)

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Sponsor: Senator Polnut


Senator, you have 24 hours to make your case here.

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I think this is a fine bill, Polnut, and it has my tentative support. Like Senator Cranberry, I too have concerns as far as both the use of nuclear power and natural gas are concerned, but I am willing to swallow those if it means we can put energy independence and energy affordability back in the national dialogue.

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Offering this to clarify a few things as well as make the text flow a little better. Would you consider this amendment friendly or hostile, Senator Polnut?

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I would just say nuclear energy is the long-term energy solution right in front of our noses.

Fusion-based nuclear power, yes. Fisson-based power, not so much.

And Polnut, I was under the assumption that this bill was about research and development. At least that's what I got from my reading of it. What am I off on there?

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I am willing to withdraw the amendment I have proposed.

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Nay

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I object to the amendment. There's no reason to pander to those who wish to undermine the intent of this bill when we have the votes to the contrary.

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I object to the amendment. There's no reason to pander to those who wish to undermine the intent of this bill when we have the votes to the contrary.

Why do you consider 20% to be an ideal figure?

Because it's a higher figure, compared to what is being offered now. The more money we can throw into research and development, the better.

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Energy capture and storage devices, for one. Personally I'm fine with throwing as much money as we can at renewable energy. I tend to think that we should leave the Earth in a better condition for those who come after us than those who came before us did for us.

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I'm pleased to see the Senate vote down the watering down of this bill. We can and should do better for ourselves and future generations.

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I second the motion of the sponsor.

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Aye

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Aye