Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"We can make sure this doesn't happen to all of our great areas of natural beauty by setting them aside now, all at once, so the matter is settled."

"the purpose of it is to hear testimony on S. 1689; that's a bill that Senator Udall and I introduce"

"I am pleased to be able to testify today that we have been able to reach an agreement."

"I believe that the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act is a critical step in protecting our natural resources."