Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Our Nation has abundant energy resources, a good portion of which are found on our onshore public lands and in the Outer Continental Shelf."

"we need to overhaul the existing energy infrastructure on which we all depend."

"I hope Secretary Salazar can share with us his vision of how we can determine the best places for energy development."

"Investment in the transmission grid will stimulate economic development, reduce electricity costs for consumers, and improve grid reliability."