Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"The purpose of today's hearing is to look at the latest draft of the proposal that Senator Murkowski and I have put together to improve the availability of financing for deployment of clean energy and..."

"Yesterday, the President spoke at the National Academy of Sciences and recognized our country's proud heritage of scientific discovery and innovation that is embodied in that institution."

"I am writing in strong support of President Obama's nomination of Mr. Michael L. Connor to become the next Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation."

"I hope the committee agrees. I hope you all join me in supporting her confirmation."