Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"In recent years a number of factors have combined to raise the prominence of natural gas as a resource."

"The international focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change has favored the lower carbon intensity of natural gas for power generation."

"the offsets proposed today are not new, and I don't believe that they have the support needed to move this bill forward."

"Palau will faithfully honor all of its obligations and responsibilities under the Compact of Free Association."