“Fort Drum has long stood as a pillar of the North Country and a fortress of American military strength. The decision by the U.S. Department of War to select Fort Drum for advanced nuclear energy development is a powerful vote of confidence in that mission and in the communities of the 117th Assembly District that stand behind it.
“This is not merely an energy project. It is an investment in readiness, resilience and the enduring strength of our national defense. In an uncertain world, our military installations cannot afford to depend upon fragile systems or unreliable sources of power. Fort Drum must be prepared to operate, endure and prevail under any circumstance.
“This federal decision was made by the Department of War because Fort Drum is vital to the defense of this nation. It recognizes what North Country residents have always understood: this installation, and the men and women who serve there, are indispensable.
“Reliable nuclear power can help secure Fort Drum’s future, strengthen American military preparedness and open the door to new investment and skilled jobs across our region. The North Country has always answered the call when America needed it. Once again, our region is being entrusted with an important role in protecting the nation’s future.”