Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Congress needs to address the concerns of these local communities and protect these iconic landscapes."

"We urge the committee to pass comprehensive mining reform."

"In this age of increasing water scarcity why in the world would Congress agree to open a spigot of polluted water?"

"America's families, communities and businesses cannot sustain higher energy costs, additional job losses and further weakening of our economy during these difficult times."