Jeff Bingaman: “We need to ensure that those harmed by this accident are fully compensated and that a system is in place that properly…”

He has demonstrated, on numerous occasions, his ability to find solutions to very difficult problems and to find solutions that could gain the support of Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike.

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

I think all of us, if we were choosing a Secretary of Energy, would want to choose somebody with those attributes.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Wednesday…