Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"I am really pleased with this legislation. It is bipartisan. I think it will move us in the right direction."

"I am a big supporter of ARPA-E, for example. I mean, I am a big believer."

"I want to express our appreciation for this Committee's ongoing support for electric drive and recognition of its role in a cleaner, more secure transportation future."

"Today we are looking into the issue of how to accelerate deployment of electric vehicles..."