Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"S. 796 adds regulatory uncertainty that will undermine U.S. competitiveness and threatens thousands of high-paying mining jobs."

"The committee is conducting a hearing today on 2 bills, S. 796 and S. 140 which will reform the antiquated Mining Law of 1872."

"Mining companies invest huge resources in their mining operations. They need to have the security of tenure."

"I believe that it is time for us to change the way in which the public lands are patented."