Ben Cardin actually said...

"Seventy percent of the population of Maryland lives in coastal areas. And they are at risk."

"The Port of Baltimore is one of the economic hearts of our State. And the climate change, rising sea levels, make it more difficult to run the Port of Baltimore economically."

"The economics of my State are at risk, from the poultry industry that depends upon reasonable price for corn."

"It is not an easy task, and you were willing to step forward, knowing full well the challenges that you would confront."