Jeff Bingaman: “In 2009, we leased more acres in the offshore than any other year since 2000.”

First we would want a person as Secretary of Energy who had a knowledge of science and engineering.

The President, in my view, could not have chosen a better nominee for the position than Mike.

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

I wouldn't be here without it.