Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today issued the following statement, after learning of Director Mike Anastasio's plans to retire from Los Alamos National Laboratory in June:

"Mike Anastasio brought a strong sense of science, purpose and mission to Los Alamos National Laboratory.  He provided tremendous leadership at a time when LANL was shifting to new management, helping ensure a smooth transition.  In recent months, he provided very valuable testimony to the Senate on the START treaty with Russia.  I look forward to continuing to work with him over the next six months before he begins a new chapter in his life."