Jeff Bingaman: “We need to ensure that she has the benefit of full information.”

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.

Second, we would want a person with demonstrated managerial abilities.

First we would want a person as Secretary of Energy who had a knowledge of science and engineering.

I wouldn't be here without it.