Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"As the Congress formulates its overall response to the disaster, its first order of business must continue to be to care for the families of those who lost their lives in the rig explosion and those G..."

"Our goal must be, of course, to prevent future disasters. But we can and we must do more than that."

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

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