Ben Cardin actually said...

"Many of you mentioned additional Federal resources, which is something that is dear to all of our hearts on dealing with the Chesapeake Bay."

"Well, let me welcome you all to the hearing of the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife of the Environment and Public Works Committee."

"My commitment to the Bay has never been stronger and will continue to work for the people of my State to protect this incredibly important resource for Maryland."

"I really do believe that the Chesapeake Bay strategies was bottom up. It came from the locals up to the Federal..."