Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Senator Shaheen and Senator Blumenthal have both spoken to me repeatedly about the importance of this hearing."

"I agree with EPA's finding. I agree with Dr. Abdalati. There is a strong scientific consensus about what is happening."

"Today we have a hearing on the impacts of sea level rise on domestic energy and water infrastructure."

"Opponents of policies to reduce carbon emissions often cite the costs and economic burden of such policies as a main reason for their opposition."