Senator Scott Statement on Energy Secretary Nominee Vote

Washington – Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement today after opposing the nomination of Dr. Ernest Moniz as Energy Secretary in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee vote.   “As his resume indicates, Dr. Moniz is a well-educated and experienced nominee. However, his lack of clarity on the future of the MOX program – a project critical to South Carolina and to the safe disposal of 34 tons of weapons grade plutonium, in keeping with our international treaties – led me to a ‘no’ vote today.  Clarity is something all too rare in Washington, and, as of today, Dr. Moniz’s position on the future of the MOX program is murky at best.  Given what is at stake, that is unacceptable.”   ###