[Bingaman agreed.] Obviously, ... we'll see what the end result is of this process. I do think that they took into account a lot of concerns that people have raised. |
[The bill did not] markedly reduce these imports, ... We need to build a consensus around effective steps to use less oil in our transportation sector, which is the basic cause of our increasing reliance on oil imports. |
[The Center for Constitutional Rights has called for] emergency action ... The conscience of our nation is up for grabs. |
a path forward that we can agree upon. |
As best as I can determine, the process is going to be fair, ... explained in some detail the various steps that they were taking to ensure that the bids were appropriately considered and the factors that needed to be given the greatest importance were in fact going to be given the greatest importance. |
Clearly this is a serious situation and demands a serious response. It is important, however, to resist the temptation to rush to judgment before the investigators have an opportunity to complete their work. |
Clearly, we need to have the very best advice and counsel on what actions can be taken to help lower the cost of gasoline. |
Each side made a good case on the issue, ... We'll talk with Washington headquarters and try to find a solution that serves the security needs of the lab while protecting the economic impact concerns of the business community. |
Frankly, reconciling some of (her) past views with current testimony is not that easy, but I take Gale Norton at her word. Based on her testimony, because of the promises she made at the hearing, I will support her nomination. |
Frankly, we've lost our focus. |
has an obligation to find a solution ... before the crisis worsens. |
He said it was 20 years ago, |
His death is a loss to us in New Mexico. It is a loss to the country. We will be deprived of his leadership. |
I am not opposed to the limited use of polygraphs in a case where a person is suspected of wrongdoing. But widespread use of the polygraph as a screening tool goes far beyond what is acceptable. |
I came out thinking it's a very unfortunate accident or collision that has the potential to significantly retard our relations with China. |