Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Jeff Bingaman

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Jeff Bingaman.

Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Jesse Francis "Jeff" Bingaman Jr. is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from New Mexico from 1983 to 2013, for 5 terms. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as Chairman of Committee Outreach for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Previously, Bingaman was Attorney General of New Mexico from 1979 to 1983. On February 18, 2011, he announced that he would not seek reelection in 2012. He was succeeded by Democratic US Representative Martin Heinrich. During his time in the Senate, Bingaman served as the long time chair of the Senate Energy Committee.

American - Politician | Born: October 3, 1943

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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.

Jeff Bingaman

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.

Jeff Bingaman

People should not be imprisoned without having the ability to challenge the legality of that imprisonment.

Jeff Bingaman

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.

Jeff Bingaman

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.

Jeff Bingaman

Clearly, we need to have the very best advice and counsel on what actions can be taken to help lower the cost of gasoline.

Jeff Bingaman

I support concrete and progressive immigration reform based on three primary criteria: family reunification, economic contributions, and humanitarian concerns.

Jeff Bingaman

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.

Jeff Bingaman

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.

Jeff Bingaman

This is not a time to back away from the principles that this country was founded on.

Jeff Bingaman

I never considered the move to Washington to be a permanent move.

Jeff Bingaman

I think the men and women serving in Iraq today deserve special recognition for that.

Jeff Bingaman

It is reasonable to insist that when the government deprives a person of his or her liberty? and in this case for an indefinite period of time? that the individual have a meaningful opportunity to challenge the legality of their detention and challenge whether they are being wrongfully detained.

Jeff Bingaman

I will seek to reverse the shift of benefits from Medicaid to Medicare and hold harmless our seniors and disabled.

Jeff Bingaman

Top 14 Quotes & Sayings by Jeff Bingaman

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