Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"We hope to learn more about the current efforts at the State level, where the EERS provisions have been enacted."

"I am glad Washington is now giving it the attention it deserves and is making it a priority."

"Those of us representing border states have seen the violence along the border escalate and over the years have pushed for increased funding and resources to help address the problem."

"We're losing the opportunity to grow our economy and the ability to compete on a global scale."