Let us not waste this opportunity for gold.

I urge quickly Congressional consideration of the proposed designations as soon as possible.

I urge passage of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness bill in order to protect these areas for generations to come.

Thank you for the opportunity to testify today before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Let us make the right choice for the above and more reasons, and let us preserve as much wilderness as can be preserved around our Organ Mountains.

We appreciate his willingness to work with us to ensure that we are able to continue to deliver a reliable source of natural gas.

I look forward to answering any questions.

I wholeheartedly support this legislation and urge you to move forward with all possible haste.

We know Senator Bingaman is committed to energy production as well as the environment.

Thanks to Senators Bingaman and Udall for sponsoring the legislation holding the Wilderness Field Hearings in Las Cruces on Feb 15th.

I appreciate the President's commitment to the continued development of clean energy programs.

I think, in fact, that is the future of America and not nuclear.