Jeff Bingaman: “If confirmed, she will be the first woman to head the USGS in its 130-year history.”

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

I would certainly like to thank Senator Bingaman, who just retired just very recently, for the strong support that he has shown me over the years, and including support for this nomination.

It's important that we have a person with substantial knowledge and many varied skills in order to succeed.

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