Tom Udall actually said...

"President Obama has bold plans for addressing the major environmental issues of this century."

"I think it is great that President-elect Obama is proceeding and has put your nomination forward, a career person who has worked in this area."

"Again, I want to emphasize that by doing so, then we will send a message to other workers in other parts of the country that as we clean up places like Hanford, we work in Ohio and Oklahoma and South ..."

"I look forward to supporting your confirmation on the Senate floor when that occurs."