Jeff Bingaman: “Dr. Chu's nomination comes at a pivotal time in the Department's history.”

I wouldn't be here without it.

The President, in my view, could not have chosen a better nominee for the position than Mike.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 19, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. With objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Foreign Relations

I want to first, of course, commend the Senator from Virginia for his great leadership here in the Senate on a whole range of issues. He has served with great distinction here, and it has been an honor for me to serve with him. So I…