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..."

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

"I appreciate your statement that it is moving in the right direction and will strengthen the ability of the department to carry out its responsibilities."

"If we don't get this right, we are going to eliminate every job that we are trying to create..."