Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"This will also help to strengthen the relationship which is already a very good one between Indian and non-Indian communities in our State."

"Many 9/11 families are opposed to this bill--unless one change can be made--and this change could have a very positive effect for the 9/11 Memorial, New York City and indeed for the entire Nation."

"Passage of this bill would add to our National Park System a place of both great historic significance and natural beauty."

"We learned that there are tragic consequences for human life and environmental quality and marine resources and the economy."