Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Thank you Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski for this opportunity to address the issue of water and climate in New Mexico."

"I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to thank Senator Bingaman for his continued assistance in helping to improve the state and its water users' ability to manage water resources both ..."

"The hearing will focus on two related subjects."

"The majority of the State is experiencing a severe drought that has impacted irrigation and municipal and environmental water supplies."