Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"I wholeheartedly support this legislation and urge you to move forward with all possible haste."

"I urge quickly Congressional consideration of the proposed designations as soon as possible."

"I am pleased to be able to testify today that we have been able to reach an agreement."

"the purpose of it is to hear testimony on S. 1689; that's a bill that Senator Udall and I introduce"