Ben Cardin actually said...

"We appreciate your leadership on this issue. You have been a strong leader in the areas of adaptation."

"I have worked closely on this legislation with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter in response to the real and severe threats that my State of New York faces with regard to invasive species."

"I believe this is a common sense approach to prevent the further spread of invasive species."

"I urge the members of this subcommittee to support this legislation so that we can put an end to inhumane, dangerous and wasteful private ownership of big cats."