Jeff Bingaman: “Senator Bingaman's bill is the product of many years of discussions and collaboration with the local community…”

I would certainly like to thank Senator Bingaman, who just retired just very recently, for the strong support that he has shown me over the years, and including support for this nomination.

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

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

I'm honored to be here with Senator Udall to strongly support the nomination of Mike Connor for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior.