Ben Cardin actually said...

"I understand the legal, but it was my understanding that the President has ordered that there will be no new exploration sites until the review has been done as a result of this current spill."

"The purpose of this hearing was for us to gather information, to get better informed, and to start a record in this Committee as to the challenges we have."

"I want to follow up on Senator Kyl's point because I agree with him."

"I think this is critical to trying to understand the espionage laws."