Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today issued the following statement about the death of former Alaska Senator Ted Stevens:

"I am very sorry to hear of the tragic accident and the death of Senator Stevens.  He was a good friend and someone who accomplished a tremendous amount for Alaska and the rest of the country.  I send my condolences to his wife Catherine and his entire family."