Jeff Bingaman: “The hearing today is to discuss the Propane Education and Research Council, known as PERC, and the National Oilheat…”

He knows the crucial role that Congress plays in setting policy and in overseeing how that policy is carried out.

I think all of us, if we were choosing a Secretary of Energy, would want to choose somebody with those attributes.

I wouldn't be here without it.

It's important that we have a person with substantial knowledge and many varied skills in order to succeed.