Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"This authority would significantly enhance the FERC's ability to protect consumers by providing it with the ability to stop market manipulation and other market abuses in a timely fashion."

"This is a critical consumer protection tool that the current and past FERC Chairmen and sitting Commissioners have themselves recognized that FERC is lacking."

"Your legislation will bring parity to the manner in which electric customers versus gas customers are treated."

"I believe President Obama has made an excellent choice and I strongly support Mr. Strickland's nomination."