Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The President has said that the moratorium will be in place until he gets his 6-month report."

"Senator Bingaman, with respect to the moratorium and its application, we have the moratorium in place..."

"While today's hearing will focus on liability and financial issues, we continue to have foremost in our minds the human component of this accident."

"We need to ensure that those harmed by this accident are fully compensated and that a system is in place that properly allocates risks and losses."