Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"While today's hearing will focus on liability and financial issues, we continue to have foremost in our minds the human component of this accident."

"It's a sobering reality to see oil begin to impact the shorelines and know that this well is not yet under control."

"we have significant concerns about the negative impact that the bill, in its present form, would have on wind energy development"

"Chairman Bingaman and members of the Committee, thank you for your consideration of our comments and we look forward to working with you and Senator Feinstein to both improve and pass this important l..."