Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"I do believe that domestic production is important, robust domestic production is important."

"I believe, especially given the challenges of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Department has acted properly in continuing to focus on safety issues."

"the priorities laid out in the President's proposed budget reflect a strong commitment to clean energy"

"the Department of Energy's budget request cuts funding in mature technology areas and provides increased resources for the most promising clean energy innovations"