Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"This legislation holds historic significance not only to Japanese Americans, Californians, but for Americans nationwide."

"we look forward to working with Senator Casey, Senator Barrasso, Chairman Bingaman and the rest of the Committee to advance CCS in the context of comprehensive climate and energy legislation."

"I would like to thank Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski."

"The topic of reducing greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide emissions, remains of great concern to this committee and to myself."