You really hit it on the head, I think.

It's very good to have you here today, Dr. Wieman, and we look forward to your work in the executive branch, especially in the teaching area.

But if we were to avoid facing them, then we miss opportunities on the renewable energy front.

I am pleased to be a co-sponsor of this important legislation.

I look forward to working with you, Senator, as we move this through the process.

I support sound vehicle safety legislation.

I compliment you on your bill S. 3039, 'To prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities . . .'

Motor vehicle safety is critical and your bill, Mr. Chairman, addresses a number of issues and shortcomings highlighted by recent vehicle recalls.

Once again, I think you're painting this picture of contrast of leadership. And the important question here is asking whose side are you on. And our colleagues on the other side are busy protecting BP and making sure that we have a BP…

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at…

Mr. President, the further modification clarifies that each agency--that is, the FERC and the CFTC--will retain its legitimate authority, whether to review derivatives or to review rates and charges and prevent manipulation, without one…

Mr. President, I have an amendment No. 3892, as modified, and I ask unanimous consent to further modify it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is further modified. The amendment…

Mr. President, I have also been informed that the administration supports this amendment. I advise my colleagues that is the case as well. Once again, I thank my cosponsors and urge my colleagues to support the amendment. I gather that a…

Madam President, with the addition of those three Senators, the other cosponsors on the amendment are Senators Murkowski, Reid from Nevada, Brownback, Cantwell, Wyden, Cornyn, and Corker. The amendment preserves the existing authority of…

Madam President, the amendment that is before the Senate, No. 3892, as modified, is one I talked about at length a week ago last Friday, so it has now been about 11 days ago. I will summarize it again and make some comments about some of…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To preserve the authority of the Federal Energy…

Madam President, I call up amendment No. 3892, as modified, for consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Mexico [Mr. Bingaman], for himself, Ms…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3892, as Further Modified, to Amendment No. 3739