Jeff Bingaman: “I think it is an important hearing, an important set of issues.”

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.

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

I thank my colleague Senator Leahy. Madam President, what is the pending business before the Senate now? Is it an amendment to this legislation? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Amendment No. 3371 is the pending business. Amendment No…

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