Jeff Bingaman: “I congratulate you and your committee members for your leadership on charting strategies for addressing our oil problem.”

I wouldn't be here without it.

I rise today to introduce a resolution, along with my colleague Senator Tom Udall, recognizing the centennial anniversary of New Mexico's statehood. For over 100 years, New Mexico, the ``Land of Enchantment,'' has enriched the Nation with…

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

I ask unanimous consent that further reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for the approval of an agreement between the United States and…