Jeff Bingaman actually said...

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

"This legislation is not written in stone. I mean, it needs to be changed here and there."

"I want to thank you for holding the hearing because, as we move down the road, hopefully with the energy bill..."

"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."