08/02/2011
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"Senator Bingaman's bill is the product of many years of discussions and collaboration with the local community, stakeholders, and other interested parties."
"I am hopeful that we will continue today down that path that will lead us to effective legislation in this Congress."
"I believe that starting from this consensus vehicle will be helpful in working quickly through the issue this year."
"There is not much disagreement in the Senate about the need for responsible domestic production, but there is considerable disagreement about how best to address that issue."