Mike Levin: “I want to commend Senator Bingaman of New Mexico, for his successful effort to modify the Gorton amendment. The modified…”

“I want to commend Senator Bingaman of New Mexico, for his successful effort to modify the Gorton amendment. The modified amendment expresses a sense of the Senate but does not bind the panel on which Senator Bingaman serves. We have asked that panel to serve as independent persons bringing their own experiences and talents to an important task. They should not be dictated to by Washington if we wish them to sue their best judgment and to usefully spend their valuable time. The modification allows for that independent functioning to continue. I particularly commend Senator Bingaman for his energy in achieving the modification and to Senator Gorton for agreeing to modify his original language.”