Jeff Bingaman: “The Deep Water Horizon tragedy has taught us that such development involves a highly complex interplay of technologies…”

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on December 19, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., to hold a briefing entitled, ``Accountability Review Board''. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I wouldn't be here without it.

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.

We fully support Chairman Bingaman's caution that any temporary storage facility must not become a permanent one.