Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Thank you for reconsidering several bills that were placed on the Senate Calendar but not given the opportunity for a vote."

"My hope was in my discussions with Senator Murkowski were that this hearing would be a chance to identify any bills that needed additional hearings."

"the Valles Caldera was nationally significant, suitable and feasible for designation as a unit of the National Park System."

"I hope you can give that a real priority and as you expand the services or the delivery system that you folks are in charge of, I hope you can give priority to expanding the hours of service in areas ..."