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Elijah Cummings
@elijahcummings· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

Fraudulent Fab. As he talked, I heard no remorse. I heard folks basically saying, This is the way we do it, this is how we do it, and almost implying that it was none of our business, none of the business of the Senate or the House. The…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-28
Elijah Cummings
@elijahcummings· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

Our clients' interests always come first. If that were truly their goal, they would have put out that information. They seem to be saying, Well, you know, maybe it may be a little teeny bit unethical, but we did not have a duty. When you…

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Elijah Cummings
@elijahcummings· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

Again, you make the case for why we have to have reform. We have to have reform and act with the urgency of now, because every moment that goes by, I'm afraid there's going to be another Goldman Sachs deal. By the way, others are watching…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-28
Elijah Cummings
@elijahcummings· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

the retention rate is not what I would like for it to be, and one of the main reasons why it is not is because the kids don't have money.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

At each time, there have been the advantages of this treaty for the United States.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

I appreciate that answer. We've been operating under these inspection requirements under the current START obligations.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

It would be for the United States, that type of access--for example, inspection.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

I see this treaty as a critical part in the relationship between Russia and the United States in providing world leadership on nuclear safety issues.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

I share Senator Lugar's concerns that a single missile could cause havoc with world stability.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 28, 2010

I'm certain those two countries may have acted in good faith, but Iran is not.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

This was added to the Endangered Species Act as a common sense way to try to work out private agreements that could preserve wildlife diversity and perhaps even avoid the need for listing if we can do enough private conservation agreements.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

I find that an incredible example of cooperation. I know Senator Crapo has worked very hard on that.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

Coastal wetlands provide essential nutrients, food and shelter for shellfish, waterfowl, migratory birds and more than half of commercial fish.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

To me, it just points out that with a very modest amount of Federal investment and encouragement, what you can do with the private sector and get done.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

I just urge you to give this the highest priority because I think we have the technology to do a lot better than we are doing today.

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

If we are going to be successful in our efforts to protect these species and these places, we all--private, public, individual and organizations, businessmen and conservationists, farmers and fishermen--we all have to work together to make…

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Ben Cardin
@bencardin· Democratic · MD· Apr 26, 2010

I think that is critically important, and I am glad that you figured out a way to get it done in Oklahoma.

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