Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Your leadership on this issue and this legislation will ensure that the United States controls its own destiny with radioisotope production."

"Policy suggestions were made by Senator Dorgan and others about ways of addressing environmental concerns in this area."

"I think we all agreed that such discussion would benefit from a better understanding of the facts involved."

"It is our hope in this hearing to move away from rhetoric and to focus on the facts surrounding offshore oil and gas production and its impact on the environment."