Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"It's also important that we be sure these investments are the right investments."

"The energy infrastructure needs of the country are so substantial that I think we can only regard these investments as a downpayment."

"I am also glad the budget seeks to address the issue of obtaining a fair return to the taxpayer for the development of publicly held energy resources."

"The proposed budget includes funding increases for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, for renewable energy projects, and for climate change adaptation."