Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"If we, our children, and our grandchildren are to prosper in the 21st century, we must decrease our dependence on oil, use energy in the most efficient ways possible, and decrease our carbon emissions..."

"I look forward to working with others in the Administration, this Committee, and the Congress to meet the President's goal of legislation that places a market-based cap on carbon pollution and drives ..."

"I hope we can benefit from learning from what others, including Japan are doing in this regard."

"This legislation will put Americans back to work while laying the groundwork for a clean energy economy."