Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"We thank the Committee for considering legislation on this critical need for the forest products industry."

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

"Notwithstanding this success energy efficiency continues to be the most cost effective strategy for enhancing economic and energy security."

"This provision alone is expected to save enough electricity by 2020 to serve 350,000 homes."