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Recognizing Importance of Iaea

Floor Speech

Date: Sept. 15, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the importance of the International Atomic Energy Agency, commonly known as the IAEA, and to urge Congress to continue its support so it can continue its mission to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The primary task of the IAEA is to verify that countries comply with their commitments to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by monitoring and upholding standards for nuclear safety and security.

But it is more than that. Earlier this month, we witnessed shelling and damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Ukraine, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. The persistent fighting in the area and the occupation of the nuclear plant by Russian forces have raised concerns about the safety and the dangerous conditions that plant workers face.

So, who are you going to call? The IAEA. Its response to the situation in Ukraine demonstrates the crucial importance of its mission.

The IAEA stands as a trusted and stabilizing influence and reduces the danger of potential nuclear disasters worldwide.

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