Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"I believe, especially given the challenges of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Department has acted properly in continuing to focus on safety issues."

"this is an investment in the Nation's energy future that will boost our economic growth and global competitiveness"

"the priorities laid out in the President's proposed budget reflect a strong commitment to clean energy"

"the Department of Energy's budget request cuts funding in mature technology areas and provides increased resources for the most promising clean energy innovations"