Jeff Bingaman: “I think this hearing should be enlightening and help us to understand what additional steps we can take to facilitate…”

It's important that we have a person with substantial knowledge and many varied skills in order to succeed.

He knows the crucial role that Congress plays in setting policy and in overseeing how that policy is carried out.

I would certainly like to thank Senator Bingaman, who just retired just very recently, for the strong support that he has shown me over the years, and including support for this nomination.

Second, we would want a person with demonstrated managerial abilities.