Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"This is legislation Senator Feinstein has proposed."

"I do think and agree quite strongly with the chairman that we must diversify our energy sources to include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, as well as nuclear and other sources."

"I think we must be cautious when we oppose renewable energy projects on Federal lands by proposing more wilderness areas and other forms of procedures."

"I am concerned that those who are willing to invest in these projects are going to get gun shy about investing in future projects."