Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"I think my colleague Senator Murkowski referred to bureaucratic intransigence as the reason why we do not have a production of these rare earth elements."

"I don't really believe, based on what I've seen that the problem, the core problem here is the permitting process."

"With quick and proper action, I believe we can preserve much of the U.S. market share and compete successfully in overseas markets."

"I believe that the creation of a U.S. based, nuclear manufacturing industry will significantly contribute to our nation's long-term economic goals."