Regional & Customer Support
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire
"BSEL is one of the wisest investments we can make for the future of the Tri-Cities and for the entire state." Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, Tri-City Herald.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray
"Investing in PNNL pays dividends for our state in jobs and economic development, and it pays dividends for our country in science and solutions. That's why I've been proud to fight for the funding we need to move forward." U.S. Senator Patty Murray standing with PNNL's Gordon Dudder in the 325 Building during a visit to the Lab.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell
"The lab (PNNL) is going to continue to play a key role in federal research missions, and it is a key asset in the Tri-Cities innovation economy that will be the hallmark of this region for generations to come. It is a jewel for this community, this state and the Pacific Northwest." U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Fifth Annual IT Day, May 4, 2005.
U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings
"The Lab is a valuable national asset and a foundation for the future of the Tri-Cities. Providing for a workable transition into new lab space will help ensure that PNNL is well positioned to be a growing force as we work to prepare our community for life after Hanford." U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings.
Congressman Norm Dicks
"Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has been a leader in delivering R&D solutions to solve our nation's homeland security needs. The national assets that support this mission must be preserved and replaced as the Laboratory vacates Hanford's 300 Area to meet the schedule in the Tri-Party Agreement for environmental cleanup. I fully support this transition and will work with my Congressional colleagues, the Department of Energy and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure this critical work is uninterrupted." Congressman Norm Dicks
Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski
"Oregon's collaboration with PNNL will prove a powerful asset in helping position the Pacific Northwest to compete successfully in markets worldwide, including emerging markets in new energy." Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Bi-State Metropolitan Forum (Portland), March 3, 2006.
Ambassador Linton Brooks, formerly with Nationial Nuclear Security Administration
"Pacific Northwest National Laboratory does nonproliferation work for NNSA, and is "quite important" to NNSA. I think that I am now the largest single customer of the lab..." Ambassador Linton Brooks, Nationial Nuclear Security Administration, House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Hearing on the DOE FY 2005 Budget.
Dr. Dr. James Johnson, Director, Office of National Laboratory's, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security
"PNNL performs important research for the Department of Homeland Security, including programs in nuclear detection, standards development and certification for radiological detection technologies, and information analytics. We recognize the unique and world-class research staff and facility capabilities at PNNL and appreciate the work performed for us."