Jeff Bingaman: “Senator Kerry will be the first Senator on this side, followed by Senator Wyden. So why don't we go back and forth, if…”

Second, we would want a person with demonstrated managerial abilities.

I would certainly like to thank Senator Bingaman, who just retired just very recently, for the strong support that he has shown me over the years, and including support for this nomination.

I wouldn't be here without it.

The President, in my view, could not have chosen a better nominee for the position than Mike.