Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"He indicated that the Department is going to do all it can to move ahead with a generation of green jobs."

"This hearing is both timely and important, given the program's challenges to date and the possibility it may expand dramatically."

"Establishing an entirely new institution is a heroic undertaking, however, and it is not clear that such an initiative is necessary."

"I urge Congress and DOE to demonstrate that they share this commitment and to develop a solution as soon as possible this year."