Gary took a step forward.
He pulled a statement from his suit pocket and placed it on Sanders's desk.
"Senator, we've decided to support the plan to restart the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania. We will also support the accompanying federal loan guarantee bill."
Sanders's head snapped up. He couldn't believe his ears.
"Are you insane?" Sanders raised his voice. "For the past few years, you've fought alongside me, staunchly opposing nuclear expansion. You know the dangers of nuclear waste."
"We do," Thomas interjected, his tone unnervingly calm. "But we're even more aware of the unemployment rate in our own districts."
"Mayor Wallace provided us with an extremely detailed procurement plan."
"The Industrial Revival Alliance will prioritize purchasing agricultural products and basic industrial equipment from our three districts. This will create jobs for twenty thousand local people."
