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We have oil dependence problems, we have nuclear power safety issues and waste disposal problems. we have the difficulties of getting a lot of the renewables like wind and solar and others up to scale. i think whats happening in japan raises questions about the costs and the risks associated with nuclear power. but we have to answer those. we get 20% of our energy right now in the united states from nuclear power. >> and mika, lets take a look at the papers, what some of the papers around new yo...

>> well, i have concerns about a lot of our energy issues because clearly, were talking here in cairo in the middle east in a region that supplies a lot of oil. we have oil dependence problems. we have nuclear power safety issues and waist disposal problems. we have the difficulties of getting a lot of the renewables like wind and solar and others up to scale. and we have a really hard challenge convincing people that energy efficiency is actually the most effective way to try to lower our energ...

And women are doing a lot in the humanitarian relief delivery. so were just so busy trying to assist, and so is the rest of the world. japan is historically such a generous country. everyone is rushing so try to reciproca reciprocate. and i know how hard it is to make decisions in the midst of fast-moving disastrous events. but were doing everything we can to help the japanese as they struggle with these tough calls theyre making. >> do you have concerns about nuclear power in the united states?...