Jeff Bingaman: “The federal government's participation and funding capabilities are essential to making the Eastern New Mexico Rural…”

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.

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