Jeff Bingaman actually said...

I'm sorry that we are losing Senator Salazar as a member of this committee and a member of the Senate, but I'm delighted by his nomination.

I hear good things about you. I think you are on a road to a successful confirmation.

It is customary, however, for the Senate to confirm noncontroversial cabinet nominations at the beginning of a new Administration by unanimo...

Dr. Chu's nomination comes at a pivotal time in the Department's history.