Senator Domenici talked about his book A Brighter Tomorrow: Fulfilling the Promise of Nuclear Energy, published by Rowman and Littlefield Publishers. Senator Domenici, chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, argued that U.S. reliance on foreign oil jeopardizes the nation’s economy. He recommended nuclear energy as an alternative source. He argued that nuclear energy offers the U.S. more economic independence. Senator Domenici spoke about problems that have led some to criticize the safety record of nuclear energy. Following his remarks, the Senator responded to questions from members of the audience.