Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"We believe the bill that Senator Bingaman has prepared represents a very useful starting point for an important discussion."

"S. 3469 is intended to implement the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission that Secretary Chu appointed to review the nuclear waste program."

"We commend you for your attention to the problem of chartering a new course for addressing this important problem."

"The Commission makes a strong case for interim storage, but only in the context of a parallel disposal program."