Jeff Bingaman: “S. 1442 would expand the opportunities for young men and women to become involved in work projects on public lands.”

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

I wouldn't be here without it.

He has demonstrated, on numerous occasions, his ability to find solutions to very difficult problems and to find solutions that could gain the support of Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike.

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