Jeff Bingaman: “This legislation also maps out a clear framework for closing down a geological storage site.”

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.

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

I wouldn't be here without it.

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