Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Chairman Bingaman, I commend you for convening this hearing to discuss an issue that is vital to the future well being of US manufacturing."

"Thank you very much."

"We would strongly encourage you to enact a short term extension of the program, and then closely scrutinize the program."

"the request of the Senator Jeff Bingaman, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources."