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Presenter says U.S. is entering a "nuclear renaissance" and must restore fuel cycle
Summary
A presenter at an event argued the U.S. is entering a "nuclear renaissance," urged rebuilding domestic uranium enrichment and fuel-cycle capabilities, and tied the effort to economic development and national strength.
The presenter said the United States is "entering a nuclear renaissance" and urged restoring a domestic nuclear fuel cycle to ensure "firm reliable and secure power." He framed the shift as part of a broader return to large-scale American manufacturing and infrastructure building.
The presenter argued that nuclear power requires onshore uranium enrichment to supply new reactors and described recycling used fuel as part of the solution. "You can't have nuclear power without a nuclear fuel cycle," he said, adding that the work would turn historical liabilities into economic assets and create middle-class jobs. The remarks connected specific sites and programs—Portsmouth, Paducah, Savannah River and H Canyon—to the larger policy goal.
