Jeff Bingaman actually said...

The areas that are designated by this bill have very low potential for oil and gas development.

Bingaman discusses the low potential for energy development in proposed conservation areas.

10/07/2009

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We cannot repeat the mistakes, negligence, or recklessness that led to this disaster.

These matters are urgent. I am hopeful that we can proceed quickly to consider legislation on these issues in the committee next week.

The administration has laid down a blanket inappropriate, in my view, 6-month moratoria with no end in sight.

Chairman Bingaman, Ranking Member Murkowski, and Members of the Committee, good morning.