Jeff Bingaman: “The Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, comes up for consideration.”

The President, in my view, could not have chosen a better nominee for the position than Mike.

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

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

I'm honored to be here with Senator Udall to strongly support the nomination of Mike Connor for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior.