Jeff Bingaman: “I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate…”

He has demonstrated, on numerous occasions, his ability to find solutions to very difficult problems and to find solutions that could gain the support of Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike.

He knows the crucial role that Congress plays in setting policy and in overseeing how that policy is carried out.

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…

I'm honored to be here with Senator Udall to strongly support the nomination of Mike Connor for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior.