Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"While today's hearing will focus on liability and financial issues, we continue to have foremost in our minds the human component of this accident."

"We need to ensure that those harmed by this accident are fully compensated and that a system is in place that properly allocates risks and losses."

"I think we must be cautious when we oppose renewable energy projects on Federal lands by proposing more wilderness areas and other forms of procedures."

"I do think and agree quite strongly with the chairman that we must diversify our energy sources to include wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, as well as nuclear and other sources."