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Jeff Bingaman [1943-0] American
Rank: 107
Politician, Former United States Senator


Jesse Francis "Jeff" Bingaman Jr. is a former United States Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and he served as Chairman of Committee Outreach for the Senate Democratic Caucus. 

Change, Environmental, Future, Hope, Leadership



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I hope that in future Congresses there will reemerge a recognition that climate change is a reality, that our policies to meet our energy needs must also deal responsibly with environmental issues, including the damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions. Change, Environmental, Future, Hope
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People should not be imprisoned without having the ability to challenge the legality of that imprisonment.
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I support concrete and progressive immigration reform based on three primary criteria: family reunification, economic contributions, and humanitarian concerns.
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Social Security is not a retirement savings plan; it is a social insurance program. It's a contract that says, as a society, we will look out for you and your family when you can no longer work.
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Today, energy prices are at historic highs. Some analysts estimate that energy price shocks this year could cost American consumers more than $40 billion. Speaking very frankly, we cannot afford this kind of expense.
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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.
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The United States is the most innovative country in the world. But our leadership could slip away if we fail to properly fund primary, secondary and higher education. Leadership
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I never considered the move to Washington to be a permanent move.
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Clearly, we need to have the very best advice and counsel on what actions can be taken to help lower the cost of gasoline.
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This is not a time to back away from the principles that this country was founded on.
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I've voted in some cases to remove and reduce tax breaks for the oil industry in other cases I've voted not to because I felt that the proposals covered too much.
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